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09-26-2014 ■ The indigenous people of Burundi are optimistic about the 2015 elections. The leaders of the Batwa association (UNIPROBA) made it a priority to motivate all Batwa to participate in the coming elections, since they believe it is the only one way to make their voices heard. An interview with (...)

09-25-2014 ■ Workers of the Global Port in Bujumbura are on strike since Monday September 22. They call on the Ombudsman to negotiate with the Global Port direction.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo “It all began on February 7th, 2014 when we learned of a plan of firing 85 workers from SYTRACO, a syndicate (...)

09-25-2014 ■ During the Climate Summit 2014 organized this Tuesday 23rd September, participants emphasised the importance of the Green Climate Fund. –By Diane Uwimana “We must meet the broader 100 billion dollar-a-year pledge made in Copenhagen”, Ban Ki-Moon said in his opening remarks. The Secretary General of the UN indicates that (...)

09-25-2014 ■ The little green logo of a text balloon with a phone is widely known under young smartphone owners. WhatsApp is a cheap application allowing users to communicate freely.Not everybody is thrilled with this relative newcomer in the land of social media. Company owners complain that it keeps workers from (...)

09-25-2014 ■ From 23 to 27, the IFB organize the second edition of week of flavor and taste to all Burundians all foreigners living in Burundi.-Yves Didier Irakoze “Value the local products of foods is the main objective of the second edition of week of flavor and taste”, Hélène Foulard, Assistant (...)

09-24-2014 ■ Lucia Pulici (75), Olga Raschietti (82) and Bernadette Boggian (79), three Italian nuns of the Xaverian congregation were killed in the Kamenge parish on Sunday 7th and Monday 8th September. The police report the apprehension of the suspected killer: a mentally ill young man.-By Christian Bigirimana. Translated from French (...)

09-24-2014 ■ During a plenary session of the European Parliament on 18 September in Strasbourg, the case of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, the chairman of Aprodh, was discussed. PARCEM worries about what could happen.-By Diane Uwimana A resolution on the situation of human rights in Burundi was discussed and adopted, with special (...)

09-23-2014 ■ Doctor warns people to pay attention when they use headphones because they cause damage to their health.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Dr Léonard Bivahagumye, an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, the consequences that occur when someone uses head phones for a long time orabusively depends on the fragility (...)

09-23-2014 ■ During the celebration of the International Day of Peace, this Sunday 21 September, the associations Action for Peace and Development (APD) and Coalition for Peace in Burundi (COPA) indicate that Burundi is facing difficult times. They ask the Burundi Government to ensure peace and security.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse According (...)

09-23-2014 ■ The Bashingantahe (wise men) celebrated the day dedicated to intahe (a traditional institution of wise men that resolves conflicts) on Saturday September 20th. They are eager to fight against anyone who is threatening the peace and security of Burundi society and risks the return into crisis.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo The (...)