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At least 66 Congolese soldiers sentenced to death for cowardice and mutiny
A military court in Walikale tried 71 soldiers and handed down the death sentences after accusing them of abandoning their positions during clashes with rebels.
- Oct 30
Aargau police arrest asylum seeker over dismembered body found in Rhine at Stein
Aargau prosecutors say the arrested man, 43, shared a room with the 33-year-old Burundian victim at an asylum centre in Stein, where evidence seized in a search strengthened suspicions against him.
- Oct 26
Russia widens African recruitment for war in Ukraine, led by Burundi and Zimbabwe
Bloomberg, citing a presentation based on Ukrainian intelligence information, reports that Russia recruited 699 men from Burundi and 530 citizens of Zimbabwe between January and September 2026.
- Oct 26
Human remains found in Rhine at Stein AG, police suspect homicide
Police in the canton of Aargau say the circumstances point to a homicide after parts of a male body were recovered from the Rhine at Stein on 25 October 2026. The victim has not been identified, and investigators are asking the public for information.
- Oct 25
TSG Hoffenheim beats Bayer Leverkusen 3:0, ending six straight competitive wins
Andrej Kramaric's penalty and late goals from Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt gave Hoffenheim a 3:0 win in Sinsheim on Sunday, 25 October, their 1000th Bundesliga goal.
- Oct 25
Kwizera breaks Spain's half marathon record in Valencia, Chepkirui wins in 1:03:51
Rodrigue Kwizera ran 58:03 in Valencia on Sunday, 25 October, a new Spanish half marathon record, while Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race in 1:03:51. His time is faster than the European best of 58:06, but it cannot yet count as a European record.
- Sep 29
US Supreme Court permits third-country deportations as Burundi agrees to receive migrants
The US Supreme Court temporarily lifted lower-court restrictions on sending deportees to third countries, while Burundi agreed to accept non-criminal migrants under bilateral arrangements.
