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February 1, 2026, 11:26 am
Burundi - Sandra Muhoza Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in 2nd Trial
- [CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Burundian authorities to end the persecution of jailed journalist Sandra Muhoza who has been given a four-year sentence for comments she made on WhatsApp, after almost two years in detention.
Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story
- [New Times] As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man himself. Leadership of the AU is more than a ceremonial rotation; it is a continental stage that exposes, amplifies, and ultimately defines a leader's stature far beyond his borders.
Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
- [UN News] From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain.
