Burundi agrees to receive third-country deportees from US
Burundi says it will only accept US deportees who are not accused of crimes or linked to terrorism
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Burundians seek to leave Kenya ahead of trader crackdown
Burundians queue for travel papers in Nairobi amid fears over Ruto’s crackdown on foreign traders
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Refugees fleeing DR Congo fighting die after crossing into Burundi
More than 50 refugees from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in Burundi, many from cholera and malnutrition, after fleeing intensified fighting near the border.
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Burundi begins building first railway linking to Tanzania
Burundi launches a historic railway project with Tanzania to improve trade links and regional economic growth.
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Ntahontuye becomes Burundi’s new prime minister in reshuffle
Burundi appointed Nestor Ntahontuye as prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle following Vision 2040 goals.
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Burundi accuses Rwanda of attack plan, Rwanda calls for calm
The remarks highlight the broader regional implications of the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have advanced since January, sparking violence
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Lack of fuel delays journalist’s court appeal in Burundi
A Burundian journalist’s court appeal was postponed indefinitely due to a lack of fuel to transport her from prison to the court.
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DRC conflict prompts US to evacuate diplomats from Burundi
The US Embassy in Burundi has ordered the families of its personnel to leave the country and authorized the departure of non-essential employees.
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Thousands flee Congo violence, UN launches emergency appeal
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Burundi hit by surge of 40,000 refugees from Congo
The influx of refugees, primarily into northwest Burundi, has overwhelmed local communities
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