Azerbaijan extends aid to refugees from Burundi
In line with the order of President Ilham Aliyev, $30,000 has been allocated as Azerbaijan’s humanitarian aid to refugees from Burundi. Report informs citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that…
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Rwanda marks 25th anniversary of start of genocide
Rwandans gathered on Sunday to begin a solemn commemoration of the lives of 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus murdered during the Rwandan genocide, a three-month-killing spree that began 25 years…
Belgium apology for mixed-race kidnappings in colonial era
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has apologised for the kidnapping of thousands of children born to mixed-race couples during colonial rule in Burundi, DR Congo and Rwanda. The “métis” children…
113 million worldwide living in food insecurity, conflict leading cause – report
A new report on famine around the world makes for grim reading, showing starvation ravaging 53 countries, mostly due to conflict and climate shocks. In some places, like Yemen, the…
East African nations approve individual trade pacts with EU if joint deal not reached
East African countries can individually sign separate trade agreements with the European Union (EU) if a joint deal is not reached within the next four months, according to a statement…
2 billion people live in poverty: Report
Two billion people are living in poverty while 753 million others experience extreme poverty and are struggling to survive, according to the Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2018, Anadolu Agency reports….
His Excellency Mr Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Burundi
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to you and the people of your country on the…
At least 15 killed during Burundi referendum campaign: rights group
At least 15 people were killed and six were raped during a referendum campaign in Burundi that could let President Pierre Nkurunziza hold power until 2034, Human Rights Watch said…
From Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Burundi
Your Excellency, Mr. President, On behalf of the people of Burundi and on my own behalf, I am honored to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency and the people…
Burundi bars UN investigators over report on human rights abuses
Burundi has banned three UN investigators from entering the country after they accused the government of gross human rights violations. The investigators said in a report last month that thousands…