News Burundi: Burundi Central Bank Director: 'Strong Measures' Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders
The Republic of Burundi, a landlocked African nation, banned all cryptocurrencies within its borders. According to a statement made by the Bank of the Republic of Burundi, the country’s central bank, ...
News Burundi: Burundi Completes Jiji-Mulembwe Hydropower Project, Nearly Doubling Power Capacity
Completion of the Jiji-Mulembwe project raises Burundi's installed electricity capacity from about 60 MW to more than 109 MW New hydropower plants will supply electricity to businesses, industries and ...
News Burundi: Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens
The Kavimvira crossing, a key trade route linking Uvira in South Kivu province with Burundi’s economic capital Bujumbura, reopened on Monday after Congolese authorities reasserted control of the area.
News Burundi: Burundi: Greater Macroeconomic Stability and Reforms in the Trade and Agriculture Sectors can Boost Economic Growth
Burundi has significant potential to grow its agriculture and trade sectors, create jobs and spur development by introducing reform, according to the Country Economic Memorandum report published today by the World Bank.
News Burundi: How Burundi's New Hydropower Capacity Could Reshape Its Economy, Industry, and Energy Future
Burundi's completion of the Jiji-Mulembwe hydropower programme significantly expands renewable electricity capacity, creating opportunities for industrial growth, private investment, and improved energy security. Its long-term success will depend on stronger grid infrastructure, supportive policies, and the country's ability to convert reliable power into sustainable economic development and jobs.
News Burundi: Top 10 African countries with the lowest debt to the IMF in May 2026
Many African countries are facing pressure from rising borrowing costs, inflation, weaker currencies, and slow global growth...
News Burundi: Burundi: Building a Framework to Enhance Debt Management
International sanctions coupled with COVID pandemic and war in Ukraine led Burundi to build up the domestic liabilities to cover its gross financing needs. Burundi has continued to receive various technical assistance through DMF to improve its debt management capacity and strengthen institutions.
News Burundi: Burundi Launches Instant Payment System to Expand Financial Access
Central bank introduces BurundiPay for real-time, 24/7 transactions Platform connects banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile wallets System aims to reduce cash use and widen financial inclusion ...
News Burundi: Ethereum Improvement Proposals For 2026: What They Mean For Fees And Scalability
Ethereum 2026 upgrades are taking shape following the successful Fusaka activation on December 3, 2025. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) developers activated the Fusaka upgrade at 21:49 UTC, introducing PeerDAS ...
News Burundi: 'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks
The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.
News Burundi: Coronavirus - Burundi: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves US$7.6 Million Debt Relief to the Republic of Burundi Under the Catastrophe Containment and ...
The IMF Executive Board approved debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to provide US$ 7.63 million (SDR 5.48 million) over the next 3 months, and potentially up to US$ 24.97 ...
News Burundi: Acting quickly in Burundi helps a community to strengthen food security
Burundi faced severe food security challenges due to climatic shocks. The World Bank activated the CERC under the IDA-supported “Merankabandi” project, reallocating funds to address emergencies. This provided cash transfers to over 50,000 families and essential agricultural supplies. The World Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Burundi, WFP, and FAO, ensured effective relief and agricultural training, helping build a more food-secure future for Burundi.
News Burundi: Burundi’s possible troop withdrawal from Somalia risks a huge financial hit, threatens domestic stability
Withdrawing from the AU peace mission in Somalia could have significant consequences for Burundi. The United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) decided in December 2024 to replace the current AU ...
News Burundi: Burundi appeals for aid as rains, floods displace 100,000
The government of Burundi and the United Nations have launched an appeal for financial aid to cope with the "devastating effects" of months of relentless rainfall that has displaced nearly 100,000 people.…
News Burundi: IMF's $271 million support to help rebuild Burundi's economy after years of political unrest
A $271 million Extended Credit Facility for Burundi has been granted by the executive board of the International Monetary Fund, with an immediate delivery of over $62 million, the IMF announced late on Monday. Read more.
News Burundi: African Development Bank Group to mobilise $4m to assist Burundi’s agricultural sector
For the forthcoming agricultural season, Burundi will need to immediately get more than 3,000 tons of fertilizer. To assist with this purchase, the African Development Bank Group will mobilise close ...
News Burundi: World Bank to Help Avert Acute Shortages of Critical and Lifesaving Commodities in Burundi
The World Bank will support the acquisition of fertilizers and pharmaceuticals through contingent financing aimed at tackling pressing shortages in the market, helping prevent individuals and households from sinking deeper into poverty in Burundi. Through the International Development Association (IDA), a $40 million grant will be provided to allow commercial Banks in Burundi to have access to an import backstopping facility.
News Burundi: From farm to forex: Insights from Trade Legacy Burundi
Growing up in the vibrant markets of Bujumbura, I developed a deep fascination with trade and its impact on communities. This passion guided me from local markets to those at the continental level, like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum. Trade, to me, is more than just the exchange of goods and services; it is a powerful engine for economic growth, innovation, and social change. This belief led to the establishment of Trade Legacy Burundi in 2021, a venture aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and uplifting small-scale farmers in Burundi.
