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10-08-2014 ■ The Chairman of APRODH is now at home. He is happy for his release and he indicates that he will continue his fight for human rights.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “I’m happy to be free and I thank everyone who supported and came to visit me when I was in (...)

10-08-2014 ■ Kenya will be the first country in the world to witness the roll-out of a malaria vaccine, scientists believe. However, the World Health Organization warns that this is not a replacement for existing preventive measures.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo “The vaccine has shown about 46 per cent efficacy in a study in (...)

10-06-2014 ■ According to a press release published on 3 October 2014, the provisional revenue collection results for September shows that the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) didn’t achieve the corresponding target of BIF 66.61 bn.-By Diane Uwimana “OBR has collected 65.86bn , meaning that the results are 1.12% below target,” says (...)

10-06-2014 ■ Léonce Ngendakumana is accused of detrimental charge and false allegation, for sending a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General in February.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In that letter, Ngendakumana warned for political violence and even genocide in Burundi. He compared the Rema FM radio station to the Rwandese RTLM during (...)

10-05-2014 ■ In February 2014, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya began to use a single tourist visa that allows tourists to travel freely between their countries. By the end of 2014, the other EAC partner states must finish all formalities in order to join. Burundi is still working on it.-Diane Uwimana The (...)

10-04-2014 ■ Despite the law that prohibits the breeding of domestic animals in Bujumbura City, it still occurs.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In 2006, the Bujumbura City Council adopted a law prohibiting the breeding of domestic animals in Bujumbura City. Since then, a lot of people who practiced livestock breeding were obliged to (...)

10-03-2014 ■ The World Bank launched itsfirst report on the economic and financial situation in Burundi, on 16 September 2014. Burundi’s economic growth is 5%; if it keeps this pace Burundi will remain among the poorest countries in the world.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo In the report titled ‘Aid for Trade: regional integration (...)

10-02-2014 ■ After a first ‘crazy person’ is arrested and later released as suspect in the assassination of the Italian Nuns, another mentally disabled person is apprehended. This affair is filled with inconsistencies. – By Edouard Madirisha; translated by Yves Didier Irakoze The primary suspect of the triple assassinations, Christian Claude (...)

10-02-2014 ■ The inaugural flight of Flydubai to Bujumbura, was welcomed last Tuesday by traditional drummers and dancers.-Yves Didier Irakoze There will be two direct flights a week on Tuesday and Friday. A round- trip ticket Bujumbura-Dubai is currently $399 for economy class and $1100 for business class. Salau, Commercial Director (...)

10-02-2014 ■ Girls of 12-18 years old are engaged in prostitution at Kamenge commune. The Child protection and Morality Police are committed to curb the practice.–By J.Berchmans Siboniyo It is 8 PM at 11th avenue, near a pub known as Kwa Ndaba in Twinyoni quarter, Kamenge commune. Younggirls are standing by (...)