Vietnam, Burundi seek stronger friendship, cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye in Hanoi on April 4, during which the two leaders sought ways to further promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Welcoming …

Vietnam – Burundi friendship and cooperation

At the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse make an official visit to Vietnam on April 3-6, 2025. Taking place at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 50th …

Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi appeal for peace in embattled region

The Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi are calling for peace in the region, urging all parties involved in war 'to return to the negotiating table to resolve their conflicts through peaceful means and sincere and inclusive dialogue,' and inviting the …

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Burundi Appeal for Normalcy amid Fears of DR Congo War Spillover

Burundi has closed the land border with Rwanda, accusing the country of supporting Burundian rebels in the east of DRC.  Burundi, which had stationed its own military units in the Congolese province of South Kivu, withdrew them shortly before the M23 and …

Lumitel – A bright spot in Vietnam-Burundi collaboration

Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to Vietnam by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye from April 3-6 is expected to help strengthen cooperation in economy and trade, which remains quite modest, between the two countries. As the first visit by a head of …

Burundian President’s official visit unlocking potential for Vietnam – Burundi cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) - Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from April 3 – 6 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse symbolises the two countries’ desire to bolster cooperation across the …

AFRICA/RWANDA - The Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi call for peace in the region

Kigali (Agenzia Fides) - "The closure of borders hinders economic growth, social cohesion, and cultural exchange," declared the Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi at the conclusion of the first Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Association of Ordinary …

How Burundi troops, FDLR provoked M23’s march on Mubambiro, Goma

Burundi President’s visit set to unlock new cooperation potential with Vietnam: diplomat

Hanoi (VNA) - The forthcoming visit to Vietnam by Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, reaffirming both nations' commitment to expanding cooperation across politics, economy, trade, culture, and …

Rwanda and Burundi Catholic Bishops Condemn Border Closure

1 Rwanda’s Cardinal Kambanda is the most senior among all the Catholic clergy from the two countries The Catholic bishops of Rwanda and Burundi have strongly condemned the continued closure of borders between the two nations, calling for urgent diplomatic …