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The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth ...
The Jiji hydropower plant and the soon-to-be-completed Mulembwe facility will add 49.5MW of installed capacity to the Burundi ...
By Thuku KariukiNestled in the verdant hills of Bururi province, the Jiji hydroelectric power station hums with promise, a monumental step toward Burundi’s quest for energy independence. When ...
Six people accused of witchcraft were killed, burned alive, stoned or beaten by a militia in Burundi, a local official told AFP on Wednesday.
Barankitse lived through two genocides and has dedicated her life to helping orphaned children and Burundian refugees.
The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in China hosted a reception to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Burundi's ...
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 ...
Jiji is the first of two hydroelectric plants, with the second, Mulembwe, set to become operational during 2025.
CRDB Bank Burundi has played a key role in supporting government-led development initiatives. These include the $26 million ...
The agreement for the 206-MW Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project was part of over $2.5 billion in deals and commitments ...
President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched the project expected to generate 32.5MW as part of a broader effort to achieve ...
Burundi has inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, a major step in the country’s efforts to increase access to electricity ...