Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens
More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
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‘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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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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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.
Rights group concerned about Burundi’s ‘secret’ mission in DRC
Burundi has been sending troops and civilians into DRC to fight Burundian opposition armed groups in secret mission.