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Diplomatic Audience between Burundi and Ethiopia in Preparation for the Presidency of the African Union

On February 11, 2026, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, H.E. Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, had the honor to receive his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Gedion Timothewos. During this meeting, fruitful discussions took place, focusing in particular on Burundi’s …

Strengthening Diplomatic Relations between Burundi and Algeria: A Shared Vision for Africa

On February 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Edouard BIZIMANA, had a fruitful meeting with his Algerian counterpart, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf. This exchange marks a new stage in the development of historical and diplomatic relations between Burundi and the …

Strengthening Bilateral Relations between Burundi and Ghana

On February 12, 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Edouard BIZIMANA, held a one-on-one meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. This exchange was an opportunity …

Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation and the Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (CAEDBE

On February 11, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, His Excellency Edouard BIZIMANA, received the Honorable Sabrina Gahar, Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (CAEDBE). This meeting allowed the two leaders to evaluate and strengthen the friendly relations between Burundi and this …

Preparations for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Conference

As part of the preparations for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of Ministers and the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Conference, His Excellency Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, organized a strategic briefing on February 10, 2026, at the Burundian Embassy in Addis Ababa. This event brought together …

The Permanent Secretary in Charge of Foreign Affairs received in audience the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Mr. Sophonie NITUNGA, received in audience Mr. SANGARE Daouda, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Burundi, who came for a courtesy visit. In the context of strengthening the bilateral and friendly cooperation that exists between Burundi and …

The Permanent Secretary in Charge of East African Community Affairs Received a Delegation from the Recruitment Agencies Association (RAAJ)

On Monday, February 4, 2026, Mr. Séverin Mbarubukeye, Permanent Secretary in Charge of East African Community Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, received a delegation from the Recruitment Agencies Association (RAAJ) from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by Mr. Tariq Al-Nouti, President of the Association. The purpose of this visit is to discuss …

Meeting of His Excellency the Minister with the Diplomatic and Consular Corps as well as Representatives of International and Regional Organizations Accredited to Burundi

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, met with the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, as well as Representatives of International and Regional Organizations accredited to Burundi, to assess the security situationin the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In his speech, His Excellency the …

Visit to Boulevard du Japon by His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President of JICA

On Monday, January 26, 2026, His Excellency Mr. Edouard BIZIMANA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, accompanied by a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by Dr. Akihiko TANAKA, President of JICA, visited the Boulevard du Japon. This visit is part of strengthening the good relations and friendship that exist between the Republic of …

Closing of the National Consultative Meeting on the development of the East African Community (EAC) Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Friday, January 23, 2026, marked the second day of the National Consultative Meeting on the Development of the East African Community (EAC) Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI), held from January 22 to 23, 2026, at the Roca Golf Hotel in Bujumbura. Prior to these meeting, participants were briefed on the process of developing strategies, policies, and frameworks, from national consultations …