Deputy Assistant Secretary Sarah Troutman and Bureau leadership welcomed LifezoneMetals, KoBold Metals, and Burundian officials to the State Department today for a signing ceremony as they forge mutually beneficial partnerships to advance U.S.-Burundi commercial ties and

All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC. My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF. Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.

My heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of UNICEF’s Karine Buisset who was killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Humanitarians dedicate their lives to relieving the suffering of others, often at great personal risk. They should be

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of UNICEF’s Karine Buisset, who died while serving communities in Goma, #DRC. The safety and security of humanitarian workers and the people they serve must be protected. #NotATarget

On Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Minister of Minerals Dr. Hassan Kibeya signed two historic mining agreements with the U.S. private sector. The first agreement, with Lifezone Metals, will lead to the development of a world-class nickel mine in #Burundi, which will create jobs and

March 13, 2026 | New York 1/3 - ESTI Commissioner, H.E. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚, met with UN Deputy SG, H.E. Dr. Amina Mohammed to explore stronger AUC–UN collaboration in advancing Africa’s education, science, technology & innovation agenda. #AUC #UN

Africa faces a shortage of 5–6 million health workers. Clinics are closing, medicines remain out of reach, and outbreaks continue to spread across borders. If we do not act now, we risk reversing two decades of progress. We must rebuild our health workforce, protect essential

New report: “Mapping Report on Actions and Plans by States and Civil Society to Protect Health in Conflict”. The study identifies the need for stronger coordination and accountability. Read: ow.ly/y7qX50YuC1K ow.ly/y7qX50YuC1K ICRC MSF International ICN - International Council of Nurses WHPA

Had important discussions at the #UKGlobalhealthSummit2026 on jointly finding solutions for the global health workforce crisis. As guardians of the global promise of health and well-being for all, we must confront a difficult truth: our health workforce is not fit for purpose.

🌙 Eid Mubarak to colleagues, friends, and family!
Wishing you peace, joy, and blessings today and always.

La Première Dame SE Angeline Ndayishimiye Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha, a pris part, ce 24 mars 2026, à Washington DC aux activités de la Coalition Mondiale pour l'Enfance, intitulées Fostering the Future Together initiée par SE Melania Trump Première Dame des États-Unis d'Amérique.

À l’issue de la rencontre, Son Excellence le Président de la République a offert au Dr  Crespin un tambour traditionnel, symbole fort de l’identité et du patrimoine culturel burundais.

Burundi : à Gitega, la revue sectorielle santé 2026 trace la voie vers des interventions plus efficaces et un système de santé renforcé En date du 26 au 27 mars 2026, un atelier de revue sectorielle de la santé se tient à Province Gitega. Il est consacré à l’analyse des réalisations des

Alcohol & Diabetes: If you have diabetes, alcohol can be risky—especially hours after drinking. In Africa, diabetes causes about 216,000 deaths every year. That is one death about every 2½ minutes. If you drink: · Choose dry wine or spirits without sugar ❌ Avoid beer and

Au nom du peuple Burundais,je tiens à exprimer ma gratitude à tous ceux qui,de près ou de loin,nous manifestent leur solidarité suite à l’incendie survenue à un des stocks logistiques de la base militaire de Musaga Je tiens également à vous rassurer que la situation est maîtrisée

Health priorities are bankable when clearly defined and reform-linked, turning ambition into plans partners can support. At the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Health Financing in Morocco, I discussed the shift we need: treating health as investment. Financing is about

No one should lose their life to a preventable and curable disease. Inspiring story from Nigeria 🇳🇬 on the impact of rapid TB testing and timely treatment. While more people are now being reached, sustained investment remains key to #EndTB.

Honoured to pay a courtesy call on H.E. Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. Had productive exchange and reflection on how Africa can sustain health progress in a changing global context. As World Health Organization (WHO) we value the collaboration with countries to ensure a healthier futurefor all.

Le Burundi enquête sur une maladie ayant causé 5 décès et touché 35 personnes à Mpanda (nord). Les résultats des analyses préliminaires excluent Ebola, Marburg et autres fièvres hémorragiques.