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Burundi-Kenya Diplomatic Fallout: Burundi’s Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana warned Kenya to protect Burundian nationals after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, with many Burundians reportedly rushing to the Burundi Embassy in Nairobi for emergency travel documents and some seeking refuge in churches amid harassment fears. Ruling Party Mobilisation in Gitega: Gitega Ndikuriyo, Secretary General of Burundi’s ruling party, visited the embassy to oversee emergency document processing for up to 5,000 people per day. Public Pressure and Media Scrutiny: Local and TV coverage framed the directive as a governance and EAC-integration test, while Burundian musician Kidum offered transport to help people return home. BRICS Diplomacy with Burundi in the Spotlight: On BRICS sidelines in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi met Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye (also AU chair), reaffirming India–AU partnership and discussing early convening of IAFS-IV plus Burundi cooperation in agriculture, healthcare and capacity-building. Regional Security Flashpoint: In Nyamitanga, clashes linked to a hippopotamus incident between Burundian soldiers and DRC Wazalendo militiamen left civilians wounded and militia dead, disrupting market activity.

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