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10-29-2016 ■ During his visit to Bujumbura, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General Jamal Benomar gave an exclusive interview to Iwacu. He explains the objective of his trip and shares his views on the current situation in Burundi.   The Security Council has tasked you to consult with the Government on Resolution (...)

10-27-2016 ■ A coalition of 13 leading International NGOs demand Burundi suspension from the UN Human Rights Council. The flagrant refusal to cooperate with the UN human rights system and the gross and systematic violations occurring in the country are the main motives of the suspension. In an open letter to (...)

10-27-2016 ■ When the funeral of the Burundian journalist Vincent Nkeshimana was taking place in Belgium this October 26, his family members and former colleagues in Burundi paid tribute to him during a mass ceremony in Regina Mundi cathedral in Bujumbura. Died at the age of 50 years on 14 October (...)

10-26-2016 ■ Non-profit groups PISC-Burundi and CAPES+ have made a joint declaration in which they praise the recent government’s crackdown on major civil rights and other non-profit groups. For Hamza Venant Burikukiye, the legal representative of CAPES+, those banned and suspended civil society organizations did not abide by their statute and (...)

10-26-2016 ■ The African Union Peace and Security Council-AU PSC and the European Union Peace and Security Council- EU PSC expressed hope that the report of former President Mkapa, to the recent EAC Summit, and the response of Heads of State, can accelerate the process. They commended the mediation efforts deployed (...)

10-26-2016 ■ Since one month that the post-basic school system has begun, some challenges are still there like the lack of sufficient textbooks and large classes. At “Lycée Municipal de Musaga”, in southern Bujumbura the capital, two sections compose the post-basic school, i.e. languages and sciences. Each section has about 200 (...)

10-25-2016 ■ More than 4000 people have fled their homes since the past few days following severe drought according to Melchior Nankwahomba, the governor of the northern province of Kirundo. He says “their urgent need is food”. Sources on the spot say some people are so desperate that they sell their (...)

10-25-2016 ■ This 24 October The National Council of Communication –CNC has taken a decision to suspend for a period of one month, the radio program ‘Karadiridimba’, broadcast on Radio Isanganiro. According Gabriel Bihumugani, the spokesman of CNC, the song played during ‘Karadiridimba’ radio program is the cause of the sanction. (...)

10-25-2016 ■ Harambee Starlets went down 0-1 against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in an international friendly match played at MISC Kasarani Stadium in Kenya on Saturday 22nd October. This was the first loss for harambee starlets since 20th September in the Cecafa Women Championship finals which was held in Jinja, (...)

10-25-2016 ■ Paolo LEMBO, the Resident Representative of UNDP and the Coordinator of the United Nations System, has reminded Burundians that there is no doubt their country still needs UN support to achieve sustainable development. “Regardless of opinions people may hold about the work of the UN, Burundi still needs the (...)