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December 22, 2025, 3:13 am
Burundi Must Be Held Accountable for Renewed Violence in South Kivu
- [New Times] The ongoing violence which escalated way before Rwanda and the DR Congo signed the Washington Accords on Peace and Prosperity has led to immense violence for the people of South Kivu province, especially the Banyamulenge communities.
Over 20,000 Burundi Troops Fuelling Eastern DR Congo Crisis - Kagame
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame has accused neighbouring Burundi of escalating the decades-long conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that more than 20,000 Burundian troops have been deployed across North Kivu and South Kivu provinces where they have been actively attacking civilians.
Nduhungirehe Cites Burundi's Role in Regional Destabilisation
- [New Times] Foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has refuted Burundi's claims that Rwanda is planning to attack Bujumbura, arguing instead that it is Burundi's actions that pose a direct threat to Rwanda's security and regional stability.
Rwanda Blames DR Congo, Burundi for South Kivu Ceasefire Violations
- [New Times] Responsibility for ceasefire violations in South Kivu Province rests with the governments of DR Congo and Burundi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stressed in a statement released Wednesday, December 10.
Security Alert - Increased Armed Violence Near the DRC - Burundian Border
- [U.S. Embassy Bujumbura] U.S. Embassy in Burundi
Burundian, Congolese Soldiers Withdraw to Bujumbura Amid M23 Rebel Advance - Reports
- [New Times] Scores of Burundian and Congolese soldiers fled to Burundi on Monday, December 8, as fighting with the AFC/M23 rebels escalated in South Kivu, eastern DR Congo, media reports said.
Security Alert - Increased Armed Violence At Rwandan - DRC - Burundian Border
- [U.S. Embassy Bujumbura] U.S. Embassy in Burundi
Burundi's Former Attorney General Arrested After Gold Bars, Elephant Tusks Found in Office
- [Nile Post] Burundi's former Attorney General, Léonard Manirakiza, has been detained by the National Intelligence Service (SNR) following the discovery of two gold bars, several elephant tusks, and close to one billion Burundian francs in his former office.
