Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast
Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.
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Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?
Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families in Belgian colonies because they were mixed-race.
‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays
Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.
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Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
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Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row
President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.
Rebel attack in western Burundi kills at least 20
It is the second attack in two weeks by the RED-Tabara rebels, who have been largely inactive inside Burundi since 2021.
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How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
Former Burundi Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni arrested
Authorities arrest Alain Guillaume Bunyoni seven months after his sacking in a high-level political purge.
One peacekeeper killed in DRC after UN chopper comes under fire
Sunday’s incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.
Burundi president names new PM after coup plot claims
President Ndayishimiye gave no reasons for the replacement but had warned of a coup against his government last week.
Burundi sends troops to DRC for regional peacekeeping force
There are more than 120 armed groups active in the DRC, driving longstanding conflict in the country.
