Burundi

Save the Children: Families fleeing DR Congo to Burundi face hunger, cold and lost schooling for children

BUJUMBURA, Burundi, 29 December 2025 – Families fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are arriving in Burundi at overcrowded camps with nothing, leaving children hungry, traumatised, and at risk of disease, Save the Children said.

Horn of Africa Faces Drier and Hotter OND Season, IGAD Warns

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) — The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has warned that much of the Greater Horn of Africa is likely to face below-average rainfall and warmer-than-normal conditions during the October–December (OND) 2025 season.

AU Expresses Concern Over Trump's New Travel Ban Targeting African Countries

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Kaab TV) – The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the potential negative impact of a newly announced travel ban by U.S. President Donald Trump, which targets 19 countries — including several in Africa.

Chaos and Looting Follow AU Burundian Forces Withdrawal in Somalia's Xawaadley, Allowing Al-Shabaab Takeover

MOGADISHU, Somalia (KAAB TV) — Residents of Xawaadley town looted medicine, food, fuel, equipment, and the town's only ambulance after African Union (AUSSOM) troops abruptly withdrew on Monday, paving the way for Al-Shabaab to seize control without resistance.

Al-Shabaab Displays Downed AU Helicopter After Capturing Village Northeast of Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia (KAAB TV) — Al-Shabaab militants on Monday, June 2, displayed a downed African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) helicopter after seizing control of Xawaadley village, located 50km northeast of the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Aid efforts in Burundi buckling as more Congolese arrive in largest influx in decades

BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI – As conflict in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues, thousands are still crossing the border into Burundi in what has become the largest influx the country has experienced in decades.

Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference Calls for Policy Changes to Advance Africa's Digital Future

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2025/ -- Following the conclusion of the Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference, key stakeholders are calling for policy action to address critical challenges and opportunities for Internet development across Africa.

Thousands arrive in Burundi within days, fleeing rising tension and violence in eastern DR Congo

GENEVA - Between 10,000 and 15,000 people have crossed into Burundi over the last few days, fleeing escalating tension and violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Most of those arriving are Congolese, mainly from the Bukavu area in South Kivu province, where the situation continues to…

EU Health Aid in Africa Criticized: From Poor Coordination to Unreasonable Management Costs – Audit Findings

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg (HORN OBSERVER) - Support through global health initiatives has increased considerably, while EU bilateral assistance to partner countries has decreased; Auditors criticise cases of substantial management costs, and highlight shortcomings in the distribution of equipment and medicines;…

AU Launches New Somalia Mission Amid Rising Rivalry and Funding Challenges

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Union (AU) has announced the establishment of a new mission in Somalia, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), to replace the outgoing African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).