‘I was put in a care home until I had a DNA test’ – Ex-England kid fled wartorn Burundi aged 10 as conflict raged on

SAIDO BERAHINO once had a whole host of Premier League heavyweights pining for his signature, but his most recent move saw him playing in the Slovenian second division. However, despite never quite reaching the levels that were expected of him,...

Bijombo : a young man from the Banyamulenge community dies after being beaten by the Burundian army

SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, August 26, 2025 – Mutabazi, a young man in his twenties from the Banyamulenge community, died on Monday, August 25, after succumbing to beatings inflicted by Burundian soldiers operating in the Bijombo groupment, Uvira...

How El Niño and human activity turned a village in Burundi’s floods into national crisis

In the small town of Gatumba at the border between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, water has become both a lifeline and a threat. Since 2021, floods from Lake Tanganyika and the Rusizi River have swallowed gardens...

Egypt to Deploy Troops to Somalia as Burundi Forces Prepare Exit

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Egypt is set to deploy troops to Somalia by the end of the year as part of the African Union’s new support and stabilisation mission, replacing departing Burundian forces, Somali authorities said. The Egyptian contingent will...

Ciidamada Burundi oo Ka Baxaya Soomaaliya, Masar oo Ku Soo Biiraysa Howlgalka AUSSOM

Muqdisho, Soomaaliya – Ciidamada Burundi ayaa la filayaa inay ka baxaan Soomaaliya dhammaadka sanadkan, iyadoo dowladda Masar ay diyaarisay in ay ciidamo u soo dirto si ay u bedesho. Ciidamada Masar ayaa ku biiri doona howlgalka cusub ee Midowga...

How a Burundian refugee turned Rwf800 into a million-franc agribusiness

‘I flew from Burundi to Birmingham aged 10 – then got put into care until I had a DNA test…’ Saido Berahino opens up on his journey from war-torn Burundi to the Premier League

The game of football has a unifying power to bring together players from all backgrounds and the ability to change countless lives for the better. The sport’s history is littered with the most unlikely origin stories, tales where a youngster can...

Runner Lynsey Sharp says she'd have won a medal at Olympics if gender rules been in place

By PAUL DRURY FOR THE SCOTTISH MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 15:29 EDT, 20 September 2025 | Updated: 15:29 EDT, 20 September 2025 Former Scottish runner Lynsey Sharp has said she would have won a bronze medal at the Olympics almost 10 years ago if...

Two young Banyamulenge arrested by the Burundian army in eastern DRC

SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, August 22, 2025 – Two young men, members of the Banyamulenge community, were arrested on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the Bijombo groupment, Uvira territory, in South Kivu province in eastern DRC, bordering Burundi. They...

U.S. Appeals Court Revives Paul Rusesabagina’s Lawsuit Against GainJet

On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans handed down a ruling that could reshape how American courts address cases of transnational repression. The panel revived a lawsuit brought by Paul Rusesabagina,...

‘Over 7,000 Nigerians sought asylum in Sweden in 24 years’

Nigerians filed over 7,646 asylum applications in Sweden between 2000 and 2024, according to official figures from the Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket. Data obtained by Saturday PUNCH from the agency’s portal, covering the period,...

Floods force 100,000 out of their homes – and the water in this African city is still rising

It’s a short drive to witness the human devastation caused by the climate crisis on the outskirts of Bujumbura in Burundi. The first signs of catastrophe are found in the recently abandoned hotel and mansions, where lake water has soaked into the...

Bournemouth v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Bournemouth v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (2pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to make it consecutive...

Diplomats Praise Ethiopia’s Cultural Diplomacy Potential 

Addis Ababa, September 20, 2025 (ENA) -- Members of the diplomatic community residing in Addis Ababa have expressed their admiration on the immense potential of Ethiopia’s cultural diplomacy. At an energetic presentation of Ethiopia's cultural...

Zifa to unveil technical director

Zifa technical director Dominique Niyonzima THE Zimbabwe Football Association will this week unveil a new technical director to replace the departed Jethro Hunidzarira. The technical director will be in charge of a long-term development programme...

Washed Away: A city under siege and a country in climate chaos | World of Trouble

In Burundi's financial capital, the homes of its 1.2m residents are being swallowed by flooding. The city sits on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Africa's largest lake. Its water levels have risen four metres in just 20 years. There are fears it...

What next for DR Congo?

The map of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). [Courtesy] The future of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is hanging in the balance, with talks between the government and the March 23 Movement (M23) seeming to have hit a deadlock. The two...

Kenya to field record 153 swimmers at Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships

Haniel Kudwoli/FILETeam Kenya will be represented by a record 153 swimmers for the Africa Aquatics Zone Three junior, senior and masters championship slated for October 16-19 at Kasarani Aquatics. This represents the biggest participation of...

How to watch Brighton vs Tottenham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, team news

Today's Brighton vs Tottenham live stream sees Spurs bidding to end their recent poor run against the Seagulls and secure a third straight Premier League away win. Brighton may have only won one of their opening four league games, but that victory...

Can I watch Wolves vs Leeds on TV? Live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, preview

The Wolves vs Leeds United live stream features Vítor Pereira’s side still searching for their first points of the 2025/26 Premier League season. As has become all too familiar in recent years, Wolves have made a sluggish start to the campaign,...