Press Releases

UNESCO

Over four days, participants analysed the existing modules, identified the themes to be strengthened and worked on developing revised content.

World Trade Organization

Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat.

South African Government

Your Excellency, my brother President Félix Tshisekedi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, The leadership of the National Institute for Biomedical Research,...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On July 1, 2026, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs Liu Xianfa attended the reception hosted by the Embassy of Burundi in China to mark Burundi’s National Day. Liu Xianfa congratulated Burundi on its National Day...

South African Government

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and AU Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, to the High-Level Meeting of African Heads of State, Governments and Partners on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation program for Congolese refugees living in the country, according to reports.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to reports, participants at a United Nations security meeting in Bujumbura have urged greater regional cooperation to promote lasting peace and sustainable development across Central Africa.

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)

|Published on: 16th July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Serbia provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Monday a voluntary repatriation program aimed at assisting thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ATLANTA, GA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) brought entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and industry experts from across the country to Atlanta for its 2026 Annual Conference,...

South African Government

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande joins his Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa in mourning the passing of Mr.Nicholas Haysom. "Mr Haysom was a progressive lawyer who played a significant role in crafting...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ghana has turned down a proposed American health assistance package worth $109 million, objecting to data-sharing requirements embedded in the agreement, a source familiar with the negotiations told media on Tuesday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Burundi has blamed M23 insurgents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) for executing a bombing operation on its soil.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

TYSONS, Va., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Global Systems (DGS) and BroadSat hosted government leaders and ambassadors from various African nations to discuss national development in the digital age. Bringing together representatives...

South African Government

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency, Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chair of the African Union, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Burundi officially assumed the rotating leadership of the African Union for 2026, vowing unity and collaborative action as the continental organization confronts ongoing security threats and development obstacles.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) At least 13 civilians have died and dozens more were injured following a series of powerful blasts at an ammunition depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, according to the army.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Faustin Archange Touadera was inaugurated Monday for an unprecedented third term as President of the Central African Republic, following a commanding electoral victory in last December's general election.

World Trade Organization

Specific trade concerns Members raised a new record high of 76 specific trade concerns (STCs) at the SPS Committee meeting.