Rwanda’s formal external trade report for the third quarter of 2024 has highlighted a notable drop in exports to Burundi, a shift that coincides with a border closure between the…
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FACT CHECK: Will President Kagame Attend COMESA Summit In Burundi?
by Edmund Kagire 11:04 amPresident Paul Kagame will not be attending the 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit which is scheduled to take place on October 31, 2024, in Bujumbura, Burundi, as…
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BAL Disqualifies Burundi’s Dynamo Over Violating Tournament Guidelines
by Amon Nuwamanya 7:27 pmThe Basketball Africa League (BAL) has officially disqualified Burundian Basketball Club- Dynamo from the 2024 games after the team refused to wear a jersey with the ‘Visit Rwanda’ logo on…
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Rwanda Deplores Inflammatory Statements by Burundian President Ndayishimiye
by KT Press Reporter 11:28 pmThe Government of Rwanda has condemned an inflammatory and un-African statements made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in Kinshasa-Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) last week. According to the Rwanda Government Spokesperson,…
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Rwanda has expressed disappointment against the Burundi’s decision to close its borders with Rwanda effective January 11,2024. Today, news of Burundi closing the borders dominated headlines both in Rwanda, Burundi…
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Government of Rwanda has refuted claims made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye that Rwanda supports a Burundian rebel group operating in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On December 29,…
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Rwanda and Burundi officials have set up a special Commission to study the cross-border relationship between the two countries. The commission was announced this Friday, March 18, 2023, during a…
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Rwanda, Burundi Governors Vow To Fight Smuggling, Illegal Cross Border Movements
by Williams Buningwire 5:26 pmRelations between Rwanda and Burundi have continued to improve, following a move by Governors of provinces on either side of the border to strengthen efforts in the fight against illegal…
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In a symbol of justice, Burundian officials from commune Ntega have returned a stolen cow to their rightful Rwandan owner from Gisagara district, Southern Province. It has been a…
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Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye Receives Antoine Cardinal Kambanda
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 2:52 pmBurundian President has yet received another dignitary from Rwanda- Antoine Cardinal Kambanda at his office of Gitega. The visit of Cardinal Antoine took place in the sideline of the annual…
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Defence Minister Submits A Message of President Kagame to Burundian Counterpart
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 2:12 pmRwanda’s Minister of Defence Maj. General Albert Murasira has submitted to President Ndayishimiye Evariste of Burundi, a special message from Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame. The spokesperson of Burundian President said…
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The Ministers of Justice of Rwanda and Burundi met in Kigali on Friday as part of efforts by the two countries to restore bilateral ties. Rwanda’s Minister of Justice and…