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Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees

A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:29:10 +0200 Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e909554d5-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees<br /> <br /> A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/30/burundi-agrees-to-accept-third-country-us-deportees<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-agrees-to-accept-third-country-us-deportees_e909554d5.html Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uganda-pledges-1200-troops-as-burundi-eyes-gaza-force_5d215b015.html

Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force
Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.
]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:12:13 +0200 Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5d215b015-1.jpg" /></p>Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force<br>Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uganda-pledges-1200-troops-as-burundi-eyes-gaza-force_5d215b015.html Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alarm-as-bush-fires-ravage-burundis-ruvubu-national-park_9128ddc3e.html

Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park
More than 10,000 hectares of Ruvubu National Park have been destroyed by bushfires. Understaffed and under equipped, park rangers are constantly battling the flames with little success
]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:49 +0200 Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9128ddc3e-1.jpg" /></p>Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park<br>More than 10,000 hectares of Ruvubu National Park have been destroyed by bushfires. Understaffed and under equipped, park rangers are constantly battling the flames with little success<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alarm-as-bush-fires-ravage-burundis-ruvubu-national-park_9128ddc3e.html As drug use increases in Burundi, a centre helps addicts recover https://www.headlinesafrica.com/as-drug-use-increases-in-burundi-a-centre-helps-addicts-recover_03e9b6322.html

As drug use increases in Burundi, a centre helps addicts recover
Strong Bridge centre in Bujumbura has helped hundreds of young people recover since it opened its doors in 2021.
]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:13 +0200 As drug use increases in Burundi, a centre helps addicts recover <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/03e9b6322-1.jpg" /></p>As drug use increases in Burundi, a centre helps addicts recover<br>Strong Bridge centre in Bujumbura has helped hundreds of young people recover since it opened its doors in 2021.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/as-drug-use-increases-in-burundi-a-centre-helps-addicts-recover_03e9b6322.html Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-to-hold-presidential-elections-on-may-3-next-year_da90f7aee.html

Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year
Burundi will hold presidential elections on May 3 next year, the electoral commission announced Friday, during a meeting boycotted by the opposition.
]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 22:25:08 +0200 Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/da90f7aee-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year<br>Burundi will hold presidential elections on May 3 next year, the electoral commission announced Friday, during a meeting boycotted by the opposition.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-to-hold-presidential-elections-on-may-3-next-year_da90f7aee.html Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-president-ndayishmiye-named-ruling-party-candidate-for-2027-election_45a8a0add.html

Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:30:17 +0200 Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/45a8a0add-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election<br>Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-president-ndayishmiye-named-ruling-party-candidate-for-2027-election_45a8a0add.html UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-warns-tensions-between-dr-congo-rwanda-and-burundi-remain-acute_da7526f33.html

UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute
It said the humanitarian and security situations in the Great Lakes region has worsened to a “worrisome level", despite intensified diplomatic initiatives.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:08 +0200 UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/da7526f33-1.jpg" /></p><p>UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute<br>It said the humanitarian and security situations in the Great Lakes region has worsened to a “worrisome level", despite intensified diplomatic initiatives.<br></p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-warns-tensions-between-dr-congo-rwanda-and-burundi-remain-acute_da7526f33.html Burundian writer celebrates cultural heritage through children's tales https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundian-writer-celebrates-cultural-heritage-through-childrens-tales_d9810ea9c.html

Burundian writer celebrates cultural heritage through children's tales
Aïta Chancella Kanyange is a Burundian writer who celebrates her country’s traditions through her writing. The 33-year-old author writes stories for children aged 2 to 10.
#AfThisIsCulture]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:09 +0200 Burundian writer celebrates cultural heritage through children's tales <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d9810ea9c-1.jpg" /></p>Burundian writer celebrates cultural heritage through children's tales<br>Aïta Chancella Kanyange is a Burundian writer who celebrates her country’s traditions through her writing. The 33-year-old author writes stories for children aged 2 to 10.<br>#AfThisIsCulture]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundian-writer-celebrates-cultural-heritage-through-childrens-tales_d9810ea9c.html Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-court-partially-acquits-jailed-journalist-after-two-years_19e7439c2.html

Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years
A Burundian court partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza on Monday after nearly two years behind bars.
]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:25:09 +0200 Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/19e7439c2-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi court partially acquits jailed journalist after two years<br>A Burundian court partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza on Monday after nearly two years behind bars.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-court-partially-acquits-jailed-journalist-after-two-years_19e7439c2.html Burundi arsenal blasts in Bujumbura kill 13 civilians https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians_b3ce1d0b5.html

Burundi arsenal blasts in Bujumbura kill 13 civilians
Burundi’s army has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed and 57 others wounded after explosions tore through a military arsenal in Bujumbura earlier this week. Three soldiers were also reported among the injured, though no military deaths have been disclosed.
]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:30:09 +0200 Burundi arsenal blasts in Bujumbura kill 13 civilians <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b3ce1d0b5-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi arsenal blasts in Bujumbura kill 13 civilians<br>Burundi’s army has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed and 57 others wounded after explosions tore through a military arsenal in Bujumbura earlier this week. Three soldiers were also reported among the injured, though no military deaths have been disclosed.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-arsenal-blasts-in-bujumbura-kill-13-civilians_b3ce1d0b5.html Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura https://www.headlinesafrica.com/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura_8dd889dc9.html

Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura
Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.
]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:04 +0200 Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8dd889dc9-1.jpg" /></p>Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura<br>Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/deadly-arsenal-explosions-rock-bujumbura_8dd889dc9.html Burundi's ex-Prime Minister provisionally freed on medical grounds https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundis-ex-prime-minister-provisionally-freed-on-medical-grounds_d3811a7d8.html

Burundi's ex-Prime Minister provisionally freed on medical grounds
Burundi's former Prime Minister General Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, was provisionally released Wednesday for medical reasons, judicial sources and relatives confirmed.
]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:50:12 +0200 Burundi's ex-Prime Minister provisionally freed on medical grounds <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d3811a7d8-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi's ex-Prime Minister provisionally freed on medical grounds<br>Burundi's former Prime Minister General Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, was provisionally released Wednesday for medical reasons, judicial sources and relatives confirmed.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundis-ex-prime-minister-provisionally-freed-on-medical-grounds_d3811a7d8.html Burundi: Scores of Burundians repatriated from Tanzania https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-scores-of-burundians-repatriated-from-tanzania_4e4c1d1f2.html

Burundi: Scores of Burundians repatriated from Tanzania
Scores of Burundians have been repatriated from Tanzania. While some say they are happy to be back, according to the United Nations, some 17,000 say they cannot return amid concerns over their safety.
]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:55:05 +0200 Burundi: Scores of Burundians repatriated from Tanzania <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4e4c1d1f2-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi: Scores of Burundians repatriated from Tanzania<br>Scores of Burundians have been repatriated from Tanzania. While some say they are happy to be back, according to the United Nations, some 17,000 say they cannot return amid concerns over their safety.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-scores-of-burundians-repatriated-from-tanzania_4e4c1d1f2.html Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu https://www.headlinesafrica.com/shelters-in-burundi-overwhelmed-as-80000-flee-escalating-violence-in-south-kivu_4d30e2b0d.html

Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu
As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.
]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:25:09 +0200 Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4d30e2b0d-1.jpg" /></p>Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu<br>As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/shelters-in-burundi-overwhelmed-as-80000-flee-escalating-violence-in-south-kivu_4d30e2b0d.html Burundi's President Calls for Stoning of Gay Couples Amid Global LGBTQ+ Rights Debate https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundis-president-calls-for-stoning-of-gay-couples-amid-global-lgbtq-rights-debate_3dbefb7c6.html

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye recently launched a virulent tirade against same-sex marriage, denouncing it as an "abominable practice" and advocating for the stoning of gay couples, citing religious reasons.
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]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:28:52 +0200 Burundi's President Calls for Stoning of Gay Couples Amid Global LGBTQ+ Rights Debate <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3dbefb7c6-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye recently launched a virulent tirade against same-sex marriage, denouncing it as an "abominable practice" and advocating for the stoning of gay couples, citing religious reasons.<br>READ MORE :<br>Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br>Website :<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundis-president-calls-for-stoning-of-gay-couples-amid-global-lgbtq-rights-debate_3dbefb7c6.html Burundi: New currency notes attract backlash amid shortage of cash https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-new-currency-notes-attract-backlash-amid-shortage-of-cash_1d004ad29.html

"When you don’t have a bank account, your old bills aren’t replaced. It’s impossible. They force us to open accounts at the bank when we have no means to add to an account." Chantal Mugisha, merchant at the COTEBU market
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#AfBusiness]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:58:52 +0200 Burundi: New currency notes attract backlash amid shortage of cash <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1d004ad29-1.jpg" /></p>"When you don’t have a bank account, your old bills aren’t replaced. It’s impossible. They force us to open accounts at the bank when we have no means to add to an account." Chantal Mugisha, merchant at the COTEBU market<br>READ MORE :<br>Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br>Website :<br>#AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-new-currency-notes-attract-backlash-amid-shortage-of-cash_1d004ad29.html Burundi to deploy troops to eastern DR Congo https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-to-deploy-troops-to-eastern-dr-congo_43b058daf.html

The first part of the Burundian troops pledged to deploy to the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) arrives in Goma.
]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:45:41 +0200 Burundi to deploy troops to eastern DR Congo <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/43b058daf-1.jpg" /></p>The first part of the Burundian troops pledged to deploy to the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) arrives in Goma.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-to-deploy-troops-to-eastern-dr-congo_43b058daf.html Burundi holds regional conference to promote tourism https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-holds-regional-conference-to-promote-tourism_d40c54755.html

During the 2nd edition of the Regional Tourism Conference and Exhibition, the Burundian government reaffirmed the will to transform tourism into a real business
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:59:32 +0200 Burundi holds regional conference to promote tourism <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d40c54755-1.jpg" /></p>During the 2nd edition of the Regional Tourism Conference and Exhibition, the Burundian government reaffirmed the will to transform tourism into a real business<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-holds-regional-conference-to-promote-tourism_d40c54755.html Burundian army contingent deployed in eastern DRC https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundian-army-contingent-deployed-in-eastern-drc_f43319023.html

Deployment was agreed in June by heads of state of the East African Community
]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:23:35 +0200 Burundian army contingent deployed in eastern DRC <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/f43319023-1.jpg" /></p>Deployment was agreed in June by heads of state of the East African Community<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundian-army-contingent-deployed-in-eastern-drc_f43319023.html Burundi marks 60 years of independence https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-marks-60-years-of-independence_681ed853d.html

Burundi celebrated the 60th anniversary of its #independence in #Bujumbura with a military parade and guests of honor from around the world. The Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye during the ceremony hailed the new Burundi after 6 years and further advocated for a better tomorrow for the central African country.
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:43:00 +0200 Burundi marks 60 years of independence <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/681ed853d-1.jpg" /></p>Burundi celebrated the 60th anniversary of its #independence in #Bujumbura with a military parade and guests of honor from around the world. The Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye during the ceremony hailed the new Burundi after 6 years and further advocated for a better tomorrow for the central African country.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burundi-marks-60-years-of-independence_681ed853d.html