AllAfrica News: Burundi

Burundi Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO's African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.

WHO Announces Burundi Has Eliminated Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

[Nile Post] The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that Burundi has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country's fight against neglected tropical diseases.

African Union Extends Burundi Troops' Stay in Somalia By Six Months

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said.

Uganda, Burundi Struggle With Oldest Trucks in the Region

[Nile Post] Uganda and Burundi are falling far behind their East African neighbours in tackling vehicle emissions, with a shocking average truck age of 37 years, a new study has revealed. Experts warn this trend is fuelling air pollution, road fatalities, and rising health crises.

Sudan's Ambassador to Burundi Meets Burundi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Permanent Undersecretary

[SNA] - Sudan's Ambassador to Uganda and non-resident in Burundi, Ahmed Ibrahim Garda, met on Sunday with the Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Burundi.

Uganda, Kenya and Burundi Shine As World of Coffee 2025 Opens in Geneva

[Nile Post] The World of Coffee 2025 officially opened today in Geneva, with the unmistakable aroma of East African brews drawing early attention to the continent's pavilions.

Muhoozi Sends Gen Birungi to Burundi

[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has removed Maj Gen James Birungi from command of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Infantry Division and redeployed him to Burundi as Uganda's Defence Attaché and Military Advisor.

Melly, Cheruiyot Make Light Work of Burundi in Beach Volleyball Opener

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2025 - The men's beach volleyball team began their Africa Championships campaign on a high note, beating Burundi in the opener in Tetouan, Morocco on Wednesday afternoon.