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(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation program for Congolese refugees living in the country, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Monday a voluntary repatriation program aimed at assisting thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo...

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(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, working alongside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, announced Monday a voluntary repatriation initiative aimed at enabling thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo to return...

South African Government

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande joins his Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa in mourning the passing of Mr.Nicholas Haysom. "Mr Haysom was a progressive lawyer who played a significant role in crafting...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles.

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(MENAFN) At least 13 civilians have died and dozens more were injured following a series of powerful blasts at an ammunition depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, according to the army.

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(MENAFN) Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera was inaugurated for a third term on Monday following his victory in the December general election.

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(MENAFN) Faustin Archange Touadera was inaugurated Monday for an unprecedented third term as President of the Central African Republic, following a commanding electoral victory in last December's general election.

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Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency, Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chair of the African Union, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,...

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(MENAFN) Burundi officially assumed the rotating leadership of the African Union for 2026, vowing unity and collaborative action as the continental organization confronts ongoing security threats and development obstacles.

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(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government reassured citizens on Friday that its military will not yield following the recent capture of Uvira by M23 rebels.

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(MENAFN) At least nine fatalities and six injured victims resulted from a catastrophic landslide in Bujumbura Province, western Burundi, after relentless rainfall pounded the region Thursday afternoon, local media confirmed Friday.

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(MENAFN) Burundi has accused M23 rebels from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) of carrying out a bombing on its territory, escalating tensions in the region despite a peace agreement signed last week, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Burundi has blamed M23 insurgents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) for executing a bombing operation on its soil.

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(MENAFN) M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have claimed the capture of hundreds of Burundian soldiers during fighting near the border town of Uvira, signaling a major escalation in a conflict that has persisted...

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(MENAFN) M23 insurgents operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have asserted that they detained hundreds of Burundian military personnel amid recent battles near the frontier city of Uvira, signaling a significant worsening of...

International Committee of the Red Cross

The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in...

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(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday accused Burundian forces stationed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of repeatedly shelling civilians, highlighting Burundi’s active role in the South Kivu conflict.

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(MENAFN) Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundian military forces Wednesday of shattering a truce established under a Washington peace framework, delivering fresh accusations in an escalating war of words since the...