Tanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bln joint SGR project

Burundi and Tanzania on Saturday kicked off the construction of the cross-border standard gauge railway line, marking a milestone in the countries’ infrastructure development. President Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and Tanzanian Prime Minister...

Rate of journos being killed by Israeli army means soon you'll be in the dark Reporters Without Borders 55 m ago ⋅ 1

"At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed." #ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza Hundreds of media outlets, brought together by the campaigning platform...

U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure

This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...

ADF Militants Kill 9 in Brutal Cinema Attack in Eastern DRC

At least nine people were killed in a brutal attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants in Oicha, North Kivu, on Saturday night. The rebels targeted a local cinema where football fans had gathered, opening fire before setting...

Samman Vohra racks-up ARC Burundi win with peerless drive in Ngozi

Reigning Kenyan Champion Samman Singh Vohra racked-up his second win of the 2025 FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) season as Rallye International Du Burundi dust settled in Ngozi, a northern city which serves as the capital of Ngozi Province....

Burundi faces five-day blackout, worsening fuel shortage

Much of Burundi has been living without electricity since Monday, with the capital Bujumbura paralysed, as the country also experiences fuel shortages, AFP learned Friday from multiple sources. The tiny African Great Lakes nation is among the...

Burundi’s New Foreign Minister – Social Media Past Shows He’s Deep FDLR Sympathiser

2 Dr Edouard Bizimana Burundi’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr. Edouard Bizimana, is facing mounting scrutiny over a series of inflammatory tweets that critics say portray him as sympathetic to the FDLR — a militia group composed in part of...

Burundi : Ndayishimiye tightens his control with a reduced government and strategic returns

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 5, 2025 – A few hours after appointing Nestor Ntahontuye as Prime Minister, President Évariste Ndayishimiye unveiled, through his spokesperson Rosine Guilène Gatoni, the composition of a remodeled government....

Burundi: Ndayishimiye shakes up cabinet, appoints new Prime Minister

Burundi and M23 Exchange Prisoners of War

Burundi has recovered 20 of its soldiers who were captured in combat by the M23 rebel movement since 2023. In return, M23 received the same number of its fighters who had been detained by Burundian authorities, according to reliable sources cited...

How to watch Carabao Cup 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and key dates

2025/26's Carabao Cup live streams see Newcastle bidding to defend the title that secured them their first domestic major trophy since 1955. Below we have all the information on how to watch Carabao Cup 2025/26 from anywhere in the world with...

State restrictions threaten new Burundi guide against hate speech, incitement

Burundi ranks highly globally among states with most repressive environments for media practice and public freedoms. Successive post-independence governments have used various unorthodox methods to visit fear on the society and independent-minded...

How to watch Premier League 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and key dates

2025/26's Premier League live streams see Arne Slot leading Liverpool into the season as champions, with Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest all hoping to dethrone them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Premier League 2025/26...

Newcastle v Atletico Madrid Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Atletico Madrid Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (4pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to end their...

Newcastle v Espanyol Live TV – Global channel listings on Friday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Espanyol Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Friday (7.30pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to end their...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Acknowledges Media Champions for Driving Awareness...

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the...

US Imposes Temporary Travel Ban on Burundi

The United States has imposed a temporary travel ban on individuals from Burundi, according to a statement from its embassy in the small Great Lakes nation on Monday, citing “repeated violations.” Individuals from the country were included among...

Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (12pm (UK) kick-off). The game kicking off 8pm local time in Seoul. The Newcastle...

Official | Marseille sign Hamed Traoré from Bournemouth

0Olympique de Marseille have added some more attacking punch to its squad. On Friday, the club announced the signing of Hamed Traoré (25), who featured prominently last season on loan at AJ Auxerre. The Ivorian international was the joint-top...

New $250 'visa integrity fee' to be imposed on millions of travelers under Trump's latest immigration crackdown

The Trump administration is implementing a new $250 'visa integrity fee' on travelers arriving in the United States as part of a continued immigration crackdown. The new visa fee, set to go into effect on October 1, adds an additional hurdle for...