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African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
L.A. Focus - California
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June 26, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...
Burundi commissions Jiji hydroelectric power plant
Power Technology
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June 26, 2025
The Republic of Burundi has inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant in the country’s Bururi province. Jiji is the first of two hydroelectric plants being developed in the region, with the second, Mulembwe, set to become operational in the...
Burundi completes the first phase of a $320 million power project
World Energy News - Connecticut
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According to a press release, Burundi commissioned on Wednesday the first phase of an $320 million hydropower plant financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the African Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank. According to the African...
Photo of the Week – Five years in Power: President Ndayishimiye celebrates his “Victory over the opposition” during a crusade in Gitega
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, June 24, 2025 — Five years after assuming power, Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye marked his fifth anniversary with a religious crusade in Gitega, blending prayers with strong political messages. Proud of the...
Measles outbreak at Makombe transit camp: Congolese refugee children particularly affected
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, June 24, 2025 – At the Makombe transit center, located in Rumonge province (southwest Burundi), a measles outbreak is causing serious concern among health authorities. Congolese refugee children, arriving in large...
Life has become unbearable”: Burundian widows face hardship and injustice
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 24, 2025 — On this International Widows’ Day, many Burundian women speak out about their harsh reality: poverty, abandonment, family injustices, and soaring prices have made their daily lives unbearable. They say...
Cibitoke: Congolese refugees denounce violence, extortion and rape at the Burundian border
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, June 24, 2025 – As the war between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the M23 rebels rages in eastern Congo, thousands of civilians flee seeking safety. Many attempt to cross the Rusizi...
New List of Countries you can Travel Visa-Free with Pakistani Passport in 2025
Daily Pakistan
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June 27, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 countries, marking a notable improvement in the country’s global travel standing. According to the latest data released by Henley & Partners,...
Education in Burundi: Lawmakers Sound the Alarm Over Alarming Deterioration of the School System
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 23, 2025 – Once considered a model in Central and East Africa, Burundi’s education system is now in crisis. Concerned lawmakers, plummeting academic standards, and declining language skills: warning signs are...
“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DRC to Burundi, Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 24, 2025
Refugees in Uganda KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children’s...
Five Years at the Helm: President Ndayishimiye Celebrates His “Victory Over the Opposition” During a Crusade in Gitega
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, June 23, 2025 — Five years after coming to power, President Évariste Ndayishimiye marked his term anniversary in Gitega with a religious crusade laced with political messages. Pleased with his achievements, he claimed a...
Burundi’s Ruling Party Sweeps Parliament, Court Approves Results
News Central TV
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June 21, 2025
Burundi’s Constitutional Court on Friday officially endorsed the results of the legislative elections held earlier in June, which saw the ruling party secure every seat in parliament. The East African nation conducted its elections on June 5,...
UNICEF Seeks Urgent Funding As Over 136,000 Flee Congo To Burundi And Uganda
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, June 23 (IANS) More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DR Congo to Burundi, Uganda
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
Save the Children Warns of Growing Sexual Violence in DR Congo
News Central TV
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June 23, 2025
International non-governmental organisation, Save the Children, has reported a dramatic surge in child sexual abuse cases among Congolese refugees fleeing renewed violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, describing the situation as...
Burundi's top court validates ruling party's landslide victory in legislative elections
Xinhua News Agency
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BUJUMBURA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The Burundian Constitutional Court on Friday validated results of the June 5 legislative elections, during which the ruling party won all the seats. "The Constitutional Court analyzed the report sent by the National...
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates his wedding anniversary in Mpumalanga while supporting youth football
IOL
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Belgian football star Kevin De Bruyne has added a touch of glamour to the scenic beauty of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The former Manchester City midfielder is currently on a visit that mixes personal celebration with a commitment to youth...
Burundi : “Five years of promises, five years of hardship” – In Bujumbura, city dwellers paint a grim picture of the Ndayishimiye regime
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Mëdias Burundi Bujumbura, June 19, 2025 Five years after his arrival at the helm of Burundi, President Évariste Ndayishimiye finds himself facing a disillusioned population. In Bujumbura – the commercial capital – many residents denounce a...
International Conference Calls for Education in Dialogue and Non-Violence
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- HWPL) Paris, June 12, 2025 – In a global context marked by social tensions, armed conflicts, and identity fractures, the voice of education has risen, strong and resolute, in support of peace. An international online conference was...