02-27-2019 ■ At least 3000 detainees identified in 11 prisons of the country will be released in 2019 thanks to a presidential pardon, says the Minister of Justice. Aimée Laurentine Kanyana, Minister of Justice says some of the prisoners will be completely released while others will receive a partial release. “The (...)

09-28-2017 ■ The association of women fighting against HIV/AIDS and Malaria-SFBLSP Burundi has celebrated on 28 September the Global Day of Action for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion. It recommends Burundi government to ratify the Maputo protocol to promote women’s rights. Following a high number of young girls and women (...)

11-21-2016 ■ The closing of the year of Divine Mercy that was opened by Pope Francis last year on the 8th of December 2015 took place at Mont Sion Gikungu on the 20th of November In Bujumbura. All bishops of the Catholic Church and some government officials notably Pascal Nyabenda, Chairman (...)

09-29-2016 ■ The association of Women fighting against HIV/AIDS and Malaria-SFBLSP Burundi celebrated on 28 September the Global Day of Action for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion. Alarming figures reflect clandestine abortion despite several consequences. “We have conducted a sample investigation in four provinces including Bubanza, Cibitoke, Bujumbura and Bujumbura (...)

03-20-2014 ■ Burundi is ranked at the top in maternal death in EAC. The only approach which should discount the ratio is social accountability or responsibility.-By Diane Uwimana “There are bad figures. The lack of infrastructures which are adapted to pregnant women and enough qualified staff personnel is one of the (...)