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Burundi makes national language Kirundi official language

Kirundi, a largely spoken national language in Burundi also known as Rundi, has become official language in the African country after leader instructed its use in formal settings. “In order to promote the use of the national language, from now on, all public meetings and conferences will be conducted in Kirundi,” President Evariste Ndayishimiye said […]

Afreximbank grants Tunisia $700m loan

Tunisia has received $700 million in credit facility from African Export–Import Bank known as Afreximbank.   President Kais Saied, according to a statement by the state-run television, approved the credit line requested by the Central Bank of Tunis.   The statement neither provided details on the period of the loan nor the interest rate.   […]

Tunisia: Student arrested for waving Palestinian flag at world cup qualifier

A Tunisian student was arrested for storming the Rades Stadium during a 2026 World Cup qualifier between Tunisia and Malawi on Monday March 24, after he tore down banners supporting Israel and waved the Palestinian flag in protest. According to the General Tunisian Union of Students (UGTE), the student was taken into custody following the […]