How kangaroo care saves newborn lives in Burundi’s hospitals

Energy shortages affect maternity wards Every year on 15 May, World Kangaroo Care Day is celebrated to raise awareness of this “human incubator” approach. The Ngozi Hospital was one of the pioneers in using it in Burundi, and many patients have...

Key Drivers of Corporate Governance in Burundi’s Cooperatives

Corporate governance has become a widely discussed topic across various sectors, demonstrating a significant impact on organizational effectiveness and operational transparency. In recent years, the agricultural sector, particularly cooperatives,...

Zambia U20 Women record a narrow victory over Burundi

Zambia U20 Women beat Burundi 2-1 in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Bujumbura. Goalkeeper Chishala Mafunte converted from the spot to give Zambia the lead in the 44th minute. Esperance Habonimana equalised for Burundi in...

COPPER QUEENS BEAT BURUNDI

Zambia Women’s U-20 beat Burundi 1-2 in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Goalkeeper Chishala Mfunte and Ruth Muwowo scored for Zambia to secure the victory. The return leg will be played at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on September 27, 2025....

Zambia beats Burundi

THE Zambia U-20 Women’s National Team took a significant step towards qualifying for the third round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers after securing a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Burundi at Intwari Stadium in...

Raila Odinga and John Magufuli: A brotherhood built on integrity, vision and service to Africa

The friendship between Raila Odinga and John Pombe Magufuli, the former Tanzanian president, was more than political—it was rooted in shared ideals and forged during their time as ministers for Works in their respective countries. Their...

How Police Tracked Car Stolen in Uganda to Kenyan Village

A car stolen in Jinja, Uganda, was found in Kenya at a homestead in Banda village, Bungoma County, the police can now confirm. In a statement released on Saturday, October 18, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that intelligence reports...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Gabon coach sends strong warning to Nigeria ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs

Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has talked tough ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco The Panthers sealed a playoff spot after a 2-0 victory against Burundi in the matchday of the World Cup qualifiers The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon...

How to watch Sunderland vs Wolves: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Sunderland welcome Wolves to the Stadium of Light this Saturday in the Premier League, aiming to heap more pressure on under-fire head coach Vítor Pereira. What an opening eight games it has been for Sunderland. While a favourable fixture list has...

DHL sees rising trade potential in Tanzania

JOHANNESBURG: TANZANIA is steadily establishing itself as a key trade and investment destination in Africa. Long regarded as a logistical bridge between the eastern and southern regions of the continent, the country is now gaining recognition for...

Top visa-free destinations for Indians: Updated list

Angola Barbados Bhutan Bolivia British Virgin Islands Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Ethiopia Fiji Grenada Guinea-Bissau Haiti Indonesia Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Laos Macao...

CRDB Bank ready to support investors exploring East and Central Africa

Washington D.C. CRDB Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investors seeking to explore opportunities across East and Central Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it...

Putin-Trump summit: Can the Russian leader travel to Hungary despite an ICC warrant?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to travel to Hungary to meet US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. But this is no ordinary trip — Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

CRDB to support EAC investors drive growth

DAR ES SALAAM: CRDB Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investors seeking opportunities in East and Central Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the Bank already...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

African governments urged to prioritise health, education of their people 

Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...

NEW OPTION FOR ONLINE SOCIAL WORK STUDY IN SA

It’s a profession that has truly stood the test of time, and for which there is still a long future. Social work, which is rooted in the age-old imperative of providing care for vulnerable people, remains highly relevant to meet critical needs in...

Burunga : Rumonge takes strict measures to contain cholera

SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, October 14, 2025 — Following the confirmation of three cholera cases in Rutumo village, in the Minago zone, Rumonge district, Burunga province, southern Burundi, the district administration announced a series of strict...