Latest news in Burundi? September 12th, 2026

President Évariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in New Delhi to represent the African Union at the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place September 12–13. ANI NewsDiplomatic friction continues between Burundi and Kenya following Nairobi’s enforcement of a directive restricting small-scale retail and hawking to Kenyan citizens. Burundi’s foreign ministry issued warnings regarding the treatment of Burundian nationals in Kenya after hundreds gathered at the embassy in Nairobi seeking repatriation, prompting Kenyan officials and regional rights groups to call for calm, safety guarantees, and compliance with the East African Community Common Market Protocol. People Daily+ 1On the northern border, authorities in Bujumbura and border provinces remain on alert following reports of cross-border security incidents and military movements involving Rwandan forces in early September. Domestically, major urban centers including Bujumbura continue to manage severe public utility pressures, with widespread electricity outages and municipal drinking water shortages disrupting businesses and daily life. breakingburundi.com+ 1