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03-24-2014 ■ Since they have been displaced by the administration from “Kumase” place, they have neither food nor comfortable shelter. Some of them are suffering from diarrhoea diseases.-By Diane Uwimana Since 16th March 2014, 120 cases of people have been suffering from diarrhoea diseases since they were displaced from the former (...)

03-21-2014 ■ It is a huge relief for people living with disabilities. The Convention related to Human Rights is now adopted by the Government.-By Diane Uwimana The National Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on rights of people living with disabilities and its Optional Protocol last Thursday 7th February 2014. “It is (...)

03-21-2014 ■ The street commonly called Sanzu of South Mutanga is in a dangerous situation due to a natural catastrophe caused by Ntahangwa River. People living along that street risk moving because their houses can fall into the river at any time.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse “The catastrophe that occurred on 20th February (...)

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 (...)

03-20-2014 ■ The state of East Africa Report 2013 shows that there is a remarkable inequality between people in EAC despite the cherished motto of the community “One people, one destiny”.-By Yves Didier Irakoze The recent population’s census shows that the populations in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania are about184 million inhabitants. (...)

03-19-2014 ■ It is a huge relief for people living with disabilities. The Convention related to Human Rights is now adopted by the Government.-By Diane Uwimana The National Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on rights of people living with disabilities and its Optional Protocol last Thursday 7th February 2014. “It is (...)

03-19-2014 ■ Crocodiles and chimpanzees breeding are practiced in Bujumbura households or in some bars and public places even though it is not allowed by the law. According to the Cites Law, chimpanzees and crocodiles are among wild animals that must be protected against any exportation or trade activities.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)

03-18-2014 ■ Shemeza Music in partnership with Jehovah Jireh Association (AJEJI) has given a live concert at Buterere on 8th March 2014. Celebrating the International Woman’s Day and sharing the Word of God with a message of hope was on the agenda.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “It’s not your sins that caused (...)

03-17-2014 ■ After the natural disaster occurred in the North of Bujumbura on 9 February 2014, some people have been injured and several houses have been damaged by strong winds.-By Diane Uwimana (...)

03-15-2014 ■ Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)