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Burundi is losing its trees: How to break heavy charcoal use and tree clearing through climate reforms
In 2020, Burundi had 465,000 hectares of natural forest, extending over 17% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 2,350 hectares of natural forest. The "carrot and stick" model would use tools ...
'I risked drowning to flee conscription by Congolese rebels'
Jordan Bita preferred to risk his life swimming across a roaring river than stay at home and be conscripted by rebels in ...
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Burundi troops deploy in east DRC, as UK pauses most aid
Burundi troops -- allies of Kinshasa -- were still deploying ... It is the latest outbreak of violence in an area that has seen some three decades of unrest and war, claiming millions of lives.
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Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say
Burundi denies withdrawing troops from Congo amid M23 rebel conflict U.N. accuses M23 of executing children in eastern Congo Over 10,000 Congolese refugees crossed into Burundi Burundian troops ...