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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation announces Media Winners of their More Than a Mother and Lifestyle Awards 2024
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Acknowledges Media Champions for Driving Awareness on Social and Health Issues- 125 Winners from 36 Countries announced

The Awards Ceremony was conducted virtually to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of all the winning media professionals

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck Foundation…

African Union (AU)
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African Union Chairperson appoints H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region

President Ndayishimiye will spearhead the renewed African Union’s high level diplomatic support and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing the prevailing security and humanitarian challenges in the Sahel

The Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, is pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and African Union Champion for Youth, Peace and Security, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region. The Chairperson…

World Health Organization (WHO)
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Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

Globally, the disease remains endemic in many vulnerable communities where access to clean water and sanitation is limited

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO’s African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country. “Eliminating a disease like…

East African Community (EAC)
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East African Community (EAC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Unite to Break Barriers in Cross-Border Digital Payments

The workshop was organised under the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP), a flagship initiative jointly implemented by IGAD and EAC, with support from the World Bank

The East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have taken a significant step towards regional financial integration, with the convening of a five-day workshop on payment systems interoperability. The IGAD-EAC-World Bank Joint Workshop, convened from 30th June to 4th July, 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, brought together Central…

The World Bank Group
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World Bank Group Appoints New Country Manager for Burundi

Mr. Faye arrives at a time when the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) is being prepared with Burundi for the next six years

Mr. Babacar Sedikh Faye has been appointed as the World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Burundi, effective July 1, 2025. His appointment is part of a global initiative by the World Bank Group aimed at unifying and strengthening its representation at the country level. Mr. Faye will be responsible for the…

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
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Acting African Union Special Representative’s goodwill message on Burundi’s Independence Day

Burundi continues to play a vital role in the promotion of peace and security in the region and the African continent

On behalf of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), I congratulate the people and Government of Burundi on the occasion of the 63rd Independence Day. This day not only commemorates Burundi’s attainment of self-governance from colonial rule but also celebrates the progress and achievements made since 1962.…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Burundi's President on Independence Day

In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations and best wishes to President Evariste Ndayishimiye as well as the entire Burundian people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, on the occasion of his country's 63rd anniversary of independence. In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations and best wishes to President Evariste Ndayishimiye as well as the entire…

UN Women - Africa

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The Success Story of Tamura Oil – Burundi’s Red Gold

In Karonda, Burundi, Women Are Transforming the Local Economy through a Semi-Industrial Palm Oil Processing Plant

Beneath the shade of oil palms, a quiet yet powerful revolution is underway. The Dukundane Cooperative, led by women (95% of its members), stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation, having transformed a once small-scale activity into a thriving semi-industrial enterprise. Founded in 2014 following women's leadership training under…

Anzana Electric Group

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    • Massad Boulos, US Senior Advisor for Africa (right) and Troy Fitrell, US Bureau of African Affairs (left) and join Aleem Karmali, Director for RHPCL (Center) and Brian Kelly, CEO of Anzana Electric (2nd right) at the signing of the Invitation to Partner Agreement for the Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project
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Ruzizi III Holding Power Company Limited invites Anzana Electric Group Limited to become a Strategic Partner in the Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project

The project will nearly double Burundi’s current capacity, boost Rwanda’s by 30%, and deliver critical baseload and dispatchable power to eastern DRC

During the US - Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, Ruzizi III Holding Power Company Limited (RHPCL) announced the signing of an Invitation to Partner Agreement for a potential pivotal partnership with Anzana Electric Group (Anzana) (www.Anzana.com), aimed at advancing the $760 million Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project. The 206…

Save the Children
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Surge in number of children facing sexual abuse as they flee Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Burundi with aid cuts reducing support – Save the Children

Due to the conflict, more than 500 children have arrived this year separated from their families, with about 300 unaccompanied children requiring services to trace their families and reunite them

The number of children reporting sexual assault after fleeing into Burundi to escape violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has more than tripled this year with aid cuts dramatically reducing the support available, said Save the Children. Between January and June this year, Save the Children staff in…