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09-23-2014 ■ Roller skating can be a fun leisure activity, a competitive sport, or a mode of transportation. While it is practised by numerous young people, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture doesn’t recognize it.-By Diane Uwimana It seems dangerous and unbelievable. How those young people learn the proper stance (...)

09-22-2014 ■ They had been living in Burundi since 2007, after many years of service in the DRC. Loved and admired, Sr. Bernadette, Olga and Lucia leave many orphans and tears in the community behind them.-By Nadine Sahabo, translated from French by J.BerchmansSiboniyo Sr. Bernadette Boggian. “ Optimistic” When she learned (...)

09-22-2014 ■ Col. Helmenegilde Harimeshi, the police spokesman, announced the arrest of the suspected killer during a press briefing on Tuesday September 9th.-By C.B and E.N translated from French by J.Berchmans Siboniyo Some hours after the murders, the police announce that the killer is caught. Media are called to see the (...)

09-22-2014 ■ The Association of Guides of Burundi (AGB)stresses the education of female members of AGB, so they can become the future leaders of Burundi. The association is satisfied with the improvements made so far.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “One of the missions of AGB is to raise girls to be leaders (...)

09-19-2014 ■ The Ministers of Energy from Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania held a meeting in Bujumbura on 10th September to discuss the implementation of the hydroelectric power development project. The Project of building a modern hydroelectric power plant, that will generate 8 megawatt for the three countries, will start in 2015. (...)

09-19-2014 ■ With opportunities and challenges, the National Network of Youth Living with HIV/Aids (RNJ+) celebrates its ten year anniversary. It’s a time to look back at achievements and lessons learned, but mostly, as Cédric nininahazwe says, a time to look forward and make new plans to involve the youth in (...)

09-18-2014 ■ The Burundi government and the Red Cross Burundi signed a new partnership agreement on September 17th. The Red Cross Burundi is committed to help the society with more assurance and efficiency because of the new tool.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo Laurent Kavakure, the Minister of Foreign Affairs states that the Burundi government (...)

09-18-2014 ■ Burundi is supported by Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP) in protecting the great apes that are endangered worldwide and particularly in Burundi. This was confirmed at the GRASP Regional Meeting held in Bujumbura from 4 to 6 September 2014.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse The meeting gathered environmental and wildlife professionals (...)

09-18-2014 ■ September 13th is the international day dedicated to first aid. The Red Cross Burundi is eager to train as many volunteers in first aid as possible. This year is devoted to sensitization; introducing first aid to all Burundians by explaining its importancein the community.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo The day was celebrated (...)

09-17-2014 ■ The National Assembly unanimously adopted a draft law on the status of languages including English as an official language, on 28 August 2014. Government officials are in the process of learning more about the language.-Diane Uwimana “The national language is Kirundi. The official languages are Kirundi and other languages (...)