Rwanda-Burundi relations

  Burundian nationals and individuals born in Burundi accounted for the highest number of people granted Rwandan citizenship in 2025, according to official statistics. The data show that by November …

KIGALI — The Burundian and DR Congo Catholic community joined thousands of Rwandan Christians on Sunday at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium to celebrate a historic double Jubilee: 2025 years of the …

Rwanda has repatriated a new group of 115 Burundian refugees, many of whom expressed excitement and optimism as they prepared to restart their lives back home after spending ten years …

Another Over 3,000 Burundians Seek Refuge in Rwanda As of the end of 2024, Rwanda is hosting more than 3,400 new Burundians who have crossed the border seeking safety, protection, …

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 …

President 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 …

The 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 …

The 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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Relations 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 …