Burundi Heads to the Polls Amid Economic Crisis and Allegations of Political Repression

Burundi Heads to the Polls Amid Economic Crisis and Allegations of Political Repression

Date: June 5, 2025By BlogHear News StaffCategory: Africa | Politics | Economy Bujumbura, Burundi — Voters in Burundi are heading to the polls today to elect members of the National Assembly and local councils, in an election clouded by economic hardship and growing concerns over political freedom. While the presidency is not on the ballot…

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Port Sudan in Crisis After RSF Drone Strikes Disrupt Fuel, Water, and Aid Supply

Port Sudan in Crisis After RSF Drone Strikes Disrupt Fuel, Water, and Aid Supply

Port Sudan – Aerial attacks by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have plunged the coastal city of Port Sudan into crisis, disrupting vital infrastructure and threatening the city’s status as a humanitarian lifeline amid the country’s ongoing civil war. For nearly a week, RSF drones have targeted key facilities, including three major fuel depots,…

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