04-03-2018 ■ After the return of 1604 followers of Eusébie Ngendakumana, said to be “prophetess” returned from Rwanda at Easter crossing Gasenyi-Nemba border in Kirundo province, two other groups were repatriated this Monday, April 2. The first group of 517 people crossed Kanyaru border post in Kayanza province. They spent the (...)

03-30-2018 ■ Effective measures have been taken so as to boost the performance of coffee companies during the 2018-2019 campaign. This was said by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, this Thursday, March 29, during a press conference on the preparation of coffee season. “Transit centers are prohibited in the areas (...)

03-29-2018 ■ Rural women are most of the time left behind in technology usage and innovation while they can contribute to the country’s development. This was said by Jennet Kem, UN women representative in Burundi during a symposium about rural women empowerment this 28 March 2018. “Less than 12% of women (...)

03-28-2018 ■ While the world celebrates the Theater Day every March 27, Freddy Sabimbona, actor, director, producer and the founding director of the satirical comedy group “Troupe Lampyre” says there is remarkable evolution of the theater in Burundi these days. “The number of people who go to the theater has significantly (...)

03-27-2018 ■ From social discrimination to failure to behave like other society members, Presidential pardon receivers struggle to reintegrate into their communities. Activist for prisoners’ rights worries about the situation. The released people sometimes face social discrimination. They are most of the time considered as criminals. “It is really difficult for (...)

03-23-2018 ■ One of the questions asked during the public conference held on this 23March 2018 in Gitega Province was about the management of the contributions to 2020 elections. One person asked about who and how the contributions to 2020 elections and the upcoming referendum are managed. Desire Musharitse, The spokesperson (...)

03-23-2018 ■ Women and youth are two categories of people that suffer the most during and after the conflict period. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission-CVR believes in their contribution to manage the painful past for a better future. Bishop Jean-Louis Nahimana, Chairman of CVR, says the commission’s activities are incomplete without (...)

03-22-2018 ■ After a three hour-court hearing, Judith Basutama, the BBC correspondent stepped out the court. She looks calm and talks quietly with her lawyer. She has appeared in Mukaza High Court this Wednesday 21 March. “The file number is LNP 2025\BA1, an investigative legal file. She was summoned for the (...)

03-21-2018 ■ In a meeting with electoral partners this March 20, 2018, the National Independent Electoral Commission-CENI called on the political parties, coalitions and independents to get ready for the registration as observers and propagandists for or against the upcoming constitutional referendum. “There remain less than two months to get to (...)

03-20-2018 ■ The Brazilian Agency for cooperation has promised this March 19th 2018 to improve the cotton sector in Burundi as it is going through a critical period due to land scarcity, climate change and parasites attack in East African region. The Brazilian Agency for Cooperation includes the Burundi cotton sector (...)