Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in ...

If you have ever wondered what the capital of Burundi is, you will be surprised. Unlike many African nations where capitals are global names, Burundi’s capital feels quiet, cultural, and full of ...

The nearly 90,000 refugees who fled to Burundi after the recent escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face dire conditions in cramped camps with limited access to food and ...

The UN and partners continue to provide assistance to people in Gaza, where recent winter storms have worsened conditions for thousands across the enclave. However, the humanitarian response has not ...

Archbishop Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned that the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign is instilling “fear in a rather widespread ...

Bujumbura, Dec. 20 (BNA): Burundi reported at least 34 cholera cases, including one death, at the Busuma refugee camp in the east of the country. Authorities said the camp, located in the Kayogoro ...

Randy Boyagoda is a writer and professor of English at the University of Toronto. His new novel, Lords of Serendipity, will be published next September. “You’re lucky you’re Catholic.” This is a ...

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and Wales The new leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has been named as Bishop Richard Moth.

As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi. More than 80,000 people have crossed from the DRC ...

The M23 on December 10 took control of Uvira, a city of hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, giving it control of the land border with the DRC's ally Burundi. Refugees from eastern Democratic ...

UN Says Burundi Overwhelmed as Tens of Thousands Flee Congo Violence By Emma Farge and Clement Manirabarusha GENEVA/BUJUMBURA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Conflict ‌in Congo has sent over 84,000 ‌refugees ...