Politics

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EAC Member States : A Target of Al Shabbab Terrorist Attacks

Recently, a warning about the attack of the terrorist group Al Shabbab has been revealed by the US Embassy. Even though the government of Burundi says it is a rumor, it takes it very seriously. After that warning the government remains vigilant though it doesn’t confirm it."Those are rumors which have been heard everywhere in the country since April 24th 2013" states Gabriel Nizigama Minister of Public Security during a Press Conference last Thursday April 25th, 2013. Surprisingly enough, the security police are (...)

CULTURE

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Book and Copyrights’ World Day : Burundi is still behind

The 23rd April is an annual World day of Book and Copyrights. In Burundi, a big step should be made comparing to other EAC member states. However, artists hope that everything is possible if the government is much more involved. Books in a library, Bujumbura ©Iwacu According to Bruno Simbavimbere nicknamed Member, Chairman of Burundian Musicians’ Association, a copyright is not respected because the government involvement is very weak. "The law of copyright has been promulgated since 2005 but up to now nothing has (...)

ECONOMICS

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EAC Trade – Burundi : Importations have fallen about a half, during one year at Gitega Province

The number of trucks carrying goods from the partner states goes on decreasing at Zege Road Parking. Clearing agents receive a small number of customers and other traders have already closed their shops. At Zege Road Parking, trucks waiting to be unloaded ©Iwacu At Zege Road Parking, at least 15 trucks were waiting for being unloaded this Monday 15th April. Rogatien Nizigiyimana, the parking chairman, indicates that the number of trucks has decreased at about 50% since this year compared to the previous one. “I think (...)

EDUCATION

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Akilah Institute for Women soon to open in Burundi

First launched in January 2010 in Rwanda, Akilah Institute for Women is an organisation which offers a unique model of market relevant education empowering graduates for success in leadership roles. Rwandan student of Akilah Institute for women during their graduation hosted by the first Lady of Rwanda ©akilah "Akilah aims at building future generations of women leaders and professionals in East Africa through the development of a network of campuses," points out Elsa Nibigira, Country Director of AKILAH Institute (...)

ENVIRONNEMENT

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CIRGL Member States have to fight together against catastrophes

Implementing management mechanisms in order to fight against catastrophes threatening the member States of the Great Lakes Region International Conference- was the main objective of the workshop held at Nile Source Hotel, from this 7th to 9th May 2013 -Bujumbura. Dr Jean Marie Sabushimike the expert and Lecturer at University of Burundi ©Iwacu Twelve countries have made a regional organization thanks to the Member State Presidents’ good will of ending the succession of crises to ensure long-standing peace, stability, (...)

JUSTICE

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Archiving : The best tool of good governance

Present actions of archiving by the Belgium Technical Cooperation (CTB) and the Ministry of Justice made since one year and half, was the main objective of the workshop on the Reflexion Day for archives and archivists in the Ministry of Justice held at the Supreme Court Office, this April 26th 2013. Elie Ntungwanayo : "Today, we congratulate ourselves because someone can get his/her file in less than five minutes" ©Iwacu "The second objective of this workshop was to ratify two decisions about the classification plan (...)

SOCIETY

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The New Road Code is not effective yet

The law has been promulgated since 23 November 2012. Some measures have been taken to make it operational effectively but there are still some challenges. Sefu Mugabo : "The code should be widely spread for large communication and information" ©Iwacu According to Sefu Mugabo, a Chairman of "Association des Transporteurs du Burundi (ATRABU)", drivers haven’t been informed about this New Road Code and prepared beforehand in order to comply and cope with it. "New measures of the New Road Code have been hastily (...)

SPORTS

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Samuel Kwitonda a famous and outstanding player of Judo in EAC

Kwitonda has always improved ; when he participated in EAC member states’ competitions ; he was nominated the best and outstanding player in the region. He won 7 medals, 5 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. 3 of them have been recently won in the 7th East Africa Judo Championship 2013 held at Zanzibar this March (one for the best judoka of EAC, another for the best judoka under the men category of 81kg and the last one for men open category). Calm and determined, Samuel Kwitonda knows what he wants. He is only 18 years (...)

Akilah Institute for Women soon to open in Burundi

First launched in January 2010 in Rwanda, Akilah Institute for Women is an organisation which (...) :: more

The New Road Code is not effective yet

The law has been promulgated since 23 November 2012. Some measures have been taken to make it (...) :: more