09-18-2014 ■ The Burundi government and the Red Cross Burundi signed a new partnership agreement on September 17th. The Red Cross Burundi is committed to help the society with more assurance and efficiency because of the new tool.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo Laurent Kavakure, the Minister of Foreign Affairs states that the Burundi government (...)

09-18-2014 ■ Burundi is supported by Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP) in protecting the great apes that are endangered worldwide and particularly in Burundi. This was confirmed at the GRASP Regional Meeting held in Bujumbura from 4 to 6 September 2014.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse The meeting gathered environmental and wildlife professionals (...)

09-18-2014 ■ September 13th is the international day dedicated to first aid. The Red Cross Burundi is eager to train as many volunteers in first aid as possible. This year is devoted to sensitization; introducing first aid to all Burundians by explaining its importancein the community.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo The day was celebrated (...)

09-17-2014 ■ The National Assembly unanimously adopted a draft law on the status of languages including English as an official language, on 28 August 2014. Government officials are in the process of learning more about the language.-Diane Uwimana “The national language is Kirundi. The official languages are Kirundi and other languages (...)

09-16-2014 ■ The sick complain that they are offered poor service at Roi Khaled hospital. The paying process and tests making are the slowest activities. The hospital’s administration is aware of the situation. However the remedy is far from being reached.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo “The process at the hospital is unbearable. Look! (...)

09-16-2014 ■ Since a few months the center of Karuzi province is running out of water. The living conditions have worsened rapidly, since the beginning of the shortage. The local representatives have started some activities to improve the situation.– By J.Berchmans Siboniyo and J.Noel Manirakiza According to Yvonne, a mother living (...)

09-15-2014 ■ Burundi should join other EAC partner states in constructing roads according to the EAC standard. Regional truck drivers will be trained and receive a common regional driver license. The maximum cargo of 56 ton will be respected in all EAC countries.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Burundi road %A (...)

09-12-2014 ■ The Global Water Partnership East Africa (GWPEA) through its Water, Climate and Development Program, has organized a two day workshop for media from 25th to 26th August 2014 to reinforce knowledge and evaluate the place given to climate change issues in media.–Diane Uwimana “Few media are interested within the (...)

09-12-2014 ■ Despite the ban on fishing baby fish commonly called “Umugara”, they are sold in some Bujumbura markets and by street sellers. An Interview with: Nzeyimana Léonie, the Director of Fish and Fisheries in the Ministry of Environment.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Despite the ban on fishing baby fish “Umugara”, they (...)

09-10-2014 ■ Thirty-three learners graduated in English training at Candle English Language Center this August 30. The graduates appreciate the project and call on all Burundians to join the English training centers throughout all the country.–J.Berchmans Siboniyo The learners are divided into groups. The adult learners have been learning English for (...)