11-14-2014 ■ On 30 October 2014, the Economic Community of Central African States established a Fund for a Green Economy in Kinshasa (DRC). The fund is meant to regulate the timber industry and protect biodiversity.-By Diane Uwimana According to Remy Ndayishimiye, Communication Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Water, Land and Urban (...)

11-13-2014 ■ During the East African Renewable Energy Forum and Exhibition 2014, government representatives, businessmen and investors spoke about the growing realization that renewable energy can fuel economic diversification and growth. The meeting was held in Dar es Salaam from 31 October to 1 November.-By Yves Didier Irakoze and Jojanneke Spoor (...)

11-13-2014 ■ Next month, Burundians will have a new radio station to listen to. According to theDirector of Hit Radio, the station will provide various educational programs as well as music.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “Burundian songs will be exported to other countries where Hit Radio broadcasts. That is the most valuable (...)

11-13-2014 ■ After news of violent attacks in the city, foreigners in Burundi are increasingly worried. Some choose to not go out at night or walk on the streets.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo Recent scares involve a group of men wearing long black coats, armed with guns, swords, knives, clubs and machetes. They (...)

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 (...)