IMF approves USD 271 Million Extended Credit to Burundi
Burundi, which is one of the seven countries forming the East African Community (EAC), will be getting an immediate disbursement of more than USD 62 million, from the arrangement.
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Burundi is now Deploying Troops to DR Congo
All other East African Community troops contributing Partner States will shortly deploy their forces within the agreed time frame.
Refugee Problems Trigger Serious Human Trafficking Cases
If unchecked it may also combine illegal weapon proliferations, cross-border rackets and other forms of multinational crime
Tanzania Hosts 250,000 Refugees from mostly Burundi and DR Congo
It was stated that globally the number of forced displaced persons has now reached 100 million and that this is a critical call for the world to act and address the issue.
Kenyatta, Ndayishimiye, table DR Congo and Rwanda Conflicts
Local armed groups had apparently offered to lay down arms in return for peace and urged all parties, to join in the quest for lasting peace in Eastern DRC through the inter-Congolese dialogue.
Tanzanian bank ventures into DR Congo
Tanzania's leading financial institution is spreading tentacles across the border, first Burundi and now Congo Kinshasa
Tanzania to link Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo with Electric trains from Dar
Soon to cross borders? The Standard Gauge Railway of Tanzania is advancing fast in construction.
EU takes Burundi out of Financial Blackout
Finally, the European Union has lifted the financial restrictions that it had enforced on Burundi about seven years ago.
The EU had slammed restrictions on financial support to the Republic of Burundi amid deteriorating political situation that resulted from the country’s highly disputed presidential elections in 2015.
According to an…
Burundi, Kenya lead in East Africa suicide cases as Lesotho tops Continent’s list
Number of cases involving people taking their own lives in Burundi and Kenya seems to be more than those reported in the other four East African Community Member states.
The Suicide rate in Burundi stands at 6.2 according to the World Health Organization. This small East African Country ranks third on the continent, after Lesotho and South…
Two new vessels to sail against MV Liemba on Lake Tanganyika
Tanzania is investing 105 billion/- (USD 45 Million) to build a new larger ship capable of carrying 600 passengers comfortably in addition to 400 tons of Cargo to help solve transport woes on Lake Tanganyika waters.
A statement from the Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa is to the effect that, there will also be a second vessel, a dedicated…