Burundi
East African states strike deal over monetary union
Political leaders from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda sign protocol outlining the path towards an East African single currency area
IMF working paper calls for consistency in East African monetary policy
Study into monetary transmission mechanism in the East African Community finds policy tools often used in a contradictory manner
First consultations held on currency for East Africa
Bank of Tanzania hosts first meetings on plans for East African Monetary Union
Strengthen central bank, IMF tells Burundi
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday advised the Burundian authorities to grant the central bank's independence and enhance the institution's internal controls.
Bank of Burundi - Annual Report 2006
Burundi's economy grew by 5.1% in 2006, boosted by the buoyant coffee industry.
Ugandan governor plans for integrated east African
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of Uganda, said that stability in the financial and foreign exchange markets is needed for east African states to successfully integrate their financial markets.
Burundi appoints new governor
Gaspard Sindayigaya will replace the recently-arrested Isaac Bizimana as the new governor of the Central Bank of Burundi.
Burundian central bank chief arrested
Isaac Bizimana, the governor of the Bank of Burundi, was arrested Saturday 4 August on suspicion of embezzlement. The alleged embezzlement involves payments made to Interpetrol, an oil company, between 1996 and 2002.
Burundi's central bank chief moves to v president
Burundi's parliament on Friday 9 February transferred central bank governor Gabriel Ntisezerana to the post of second vice president after his predecessor was sacked in a dispute.
Burundi central bank gets new governor
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza has appointed economist Gabriel Ntisezerana as the new governor of the Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) instead of Gabriel Toyi, official sources said in Bujumbura.
Central Bank of Burundi hit by rebels gun fire
Burundian rebels fighting in the capital Bujumbura have hit the central bank with shells, Radio Burundi reported.