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11-13-2014 ■ Burundi is showing great progress in achieving the ambitious worldwide goal of 120 million more women and girls with access to contraceptives and information about family planning by 2020.–By Diane Uwimana Burundi aims to increase the number of people using modern contraceptives to 644. 628 by 2015 and has (...)

11-11-2014 ■ The head of Kenya’s truth commission has warned that clashes between supporters of rival political groups could escalate into widespread, serious unrest if left unchecked. BethwelKiplagat, chairman of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) is “deeply concerned” by clashes that broke out at political events across the country (...)

11-07-2014 ■ The security is threatened in all corners of the country since last month. An overview Mugongomanga Commune: people are very scared.-By Jean Noèl Manirakiza, Dieudonné Hakizimana and Clarisse Shaka translated by J.Berchmans Siboniyo and Yves Didier Irakoze It began on Thursday 23 October 2014 around 5 PM. Fabrice Niyongabo, (...)

11-07-2014 ■ The government promised people to provide chemical fertilizers at a reasonable price. Farmers paid for the scheme in August. Three months later the fertilizers are not sufficientlyavailable.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo Tradesmen were barred from selling fertilizer in Gitega. Odette Kayitesi, the Minister of Agriculture is very clear about it. “How (...)

11-07-2014 ■ The trial of members of Movement for Solidarity and Democracy (MSD), accused of rebellion, scheduled for 27 October was postponed once again to 1 December 2014. The defense worries about the lack of will on the part of the appeal court.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse On Monday 27 October, at (...)

11-07-2014 ■ In a meeting with religious leaders and the governors of the provinces, Edouard Nduwimana, the Minister of Home Affairs indicated that security is observed throughout the country. “The only crimes we hear of concern social conflicts especially land-based and witchcraft cases.”-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo Nevertheless, Mr. Nduwimana stated in the (...)

11-06-2014 ■ Many health centers in Burundi lack the appropriate equipment to help resuscitate newborn babies. LifeNet International made the equipment available and trained health professionals on its use.-By Yves Didier Irakoze The first minute after a baby is born is known as the ‘Golden Minute’, which provides the best chance (...)

11-06-2014 ■ The Burundi Government has implemented some measures to guarantee and ensure women’s protection.-By Diane Uwimana During the UN General Assembly in New York on 15 October 2014, Ambassador Albert Shingiro, the Permanent Representative of Burundi to the UN, has declared that the Burundi Government has put in place some measures (...)

11-06-2014 ■ About 350 boxes of Nido powder milk were caught yesterday morning by the Burundi Revenue Authority in boxes marked ‘toothpaste’.-By Diane Uwimana According to Frederic Manirambona, Commissioner of Customs and Excises in the OBR, the fraud was detected when OBR agents were controlling imported goods piece by piece. “The (...)

11-06-2014 ■ Dr. Denis Mukwege (59) was awarded the Sakharov Prizefor Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament on October 21. The prize will be presentedformallyon November 26in Strasbourg, France. A Profile of Dr. Denis Mukwege.-By Jojanneke Spoor As a young boy, Denis Mukwege accompanied his father on pastoral visits to (...)