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Africa: a house divided by itself
10-09-2013
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As Africa awaits the African Union meeting in Addis Ababa many still ponder the impact the summit would have on the people of the continent in as far as international justice is concerned – By Mundia Mundia At the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, the (...)
Society

1st October, the Old People World Day: the Old claim for more support
10-08-2013
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All over the world including Burundi, many countries have celebrated the Old People World Day although; Burundian Old People have many problems – By Diane Uwimana Arriving at the “Auspice Saint Elisabeth” Centre in Rohero Commune(Bujumbura City Council), where about 54 people dwell- some are old and others are (...)
Sports

A failed Championship
10-07-2013
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The team “Académie le Messager” from Burundi was invited in South Africa for the Durban KZN Friendship Soccer Tournament for young players aged less than 20 from this 22 to 29 September 2013. However, the Championship didn’t end as planned because it wasn’t organized well – By Yves Didier (...)
Cooperation

Houses belonging to Burundians chased from Tanzania were burned and wrecked
10-03-2013
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The fact of burning and wrecking Burundian refugees and citizens’ houses chased from Tanzania shows that Tanzanian authorities do not want them to go back to their country. However, some Burundians hope they will join some members of their families and take back their few properties left there – (...)
Economy

Youth Entrepreneurs’ Park: many hands make light work
10-02-2013
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Burundian youth come across many problems related to unemployment and lack of fund. These issues have pushed some Burundian youth to stand together for praiseworthy solutions – By Diane Uwimana Citizens’ Will Motivated by the Spirit of Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship Volcan –Jeunesse is a NGO which has set up (...)
Media

Journalists trained by Regional Media Training Project “PIGISTE” have got certificates
10-01-2013
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This 20th September 2013 at “Chez André Restaurant” in Bujumbura has taken place the closing of the Great Lakes Regional Media Training Project PIGISTE of radio journalists run for 4 years (2009-2013) – By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Bettina Haasen, Technical Counselor of the German NGO EIRENE GL (...)
EAC integration

EAC integration process campaign: together for one destiny
09-30-2013
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EAC citizens must take all advantages offered by the community. However, Burundian people are still unaware of what is happening and don’t then benefit from the full advantages offered in the community. The Ministry in Charge of EAC Affairs calls upon everyone to contribute for bridging the gap – (...)
Society

Some husbands can also undergo abuse and violence from their wives
09-27-2013
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Due to violence and mistreatment done particularly to men who are often injured, threatened, chased from their families by their wives etc, the Association for Protecting Men and Human beings in Distress (APDH) has stood up for men’s protection – By Yves Didier Irakoze Joseph Twagirayezu aged 55, a (...)
Culture

Reviving sport and culture dynamism
09-26-2013
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In partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Burundian University Sport Federation (FEBUSU) has recently organized sport competitions in various disciplines in its program of boosting inter-university sport activities (14 Sept 2103) – By Yves Didier Irakoze According to David Niyukuri, Chairman of FEBUSU, the (...)
Economy

5th International Conference of Pan African Fish and Fisheries Association (PAFFA): fish and fisheries are threatened in Burundi and Africa
09-25-2013
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The Fifth PAFFA Conference has been held in Bujumbura from this 16th to 20th September 2013. During that conference, researchers in fish and fishery field highlights some good ways of managing fish and fisheries in their studies – By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse I f nothing is done, the majority (...)