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Environment

Crocodiles and chimpanzees breeding is not allowed in Burundi

03-19-2014 Crocodiles and chimpanzees breeding are practiced in Bujumbura households or in some bars and public places even though it is not allowed by the law. According to the Cites Law, chimpanzees and crocodiles are among wild animals that must be protected against any exportation or trade activities.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)
Society

A sound of hope

03-18-2014 Shemeza Music in partnership with Jehovah Jireh Association (AJEJI) has given a live concert at Buterere on 8th March 2014. Celebrating the International Woman’s Day and sharing the Word of God with a message of hope was on the agenda.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “It’s not your sins that caused (...)
Security

After the flood, strong winds worsen the situation

03-17-2014 After the natural disaster occurred in the North of Bujumbura on 9 February 2014, some people have been injured and several houses have been damaged by strong winds.-By Diane Uwimana (...)
Environment

WACDEP: people’s resilience to climate change

03-15-2014 Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)
Economy

SmartFish: Secure fisheries, secure future

03-14-2014 The production of fish will certainly increase thanks to the largest program for fisheries in Africa. SmartFish has the main objective of improving the quality and quantity of fish in countries bordering Lake Tanganyika.-By Diane Uwimana The so-called program SmartFish is operational in four countries which border Lake Tanganyika (...)
Health

Kidney dialysis is now done in Burundi

03-14-2014 People used to go to Rwanda, India or abroad for that method of treating kidney failure. But, Dr Nyandwi Joseph indicates that very recently at Kamenge Hospital University Center, peritoneal dialysis has started to be conducted.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Dialysis is a technique that helps kidney to work in (...)
Environment

Togo: the Youth Voluntary for Environment General Assembly 2014

03-13-2014 16 delegates from Africa where Youth Voluntary for Environment (YVE) operates, gathered at Dapaong (Togo) last week to exchange knowledge and experience, and provide reports of activities in their respective countries 2013 ( 24 February to 2 March 2014).-ByYves Didier Irakoze This conference is an opportunity of exchanging and (...)
EAC integration

EAC trucks’ drivers risk quitting Burundi traffic

03-12-2014 Since the Bujumbura torrential rain of 9th February 2014, roads have been damaged. Today, trucks use the National Road N7 with many difficulties.-By Diane Uwimana It is hard to believe. How on earth those trucks succeed to let one another pass on road N7! Arriving at Musaga Parking Station, (...)
Environment

WACDEP: people’s resilience to climate change

03-11-2014 Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)
Environment

Togo: the Youth Voluntary for Environment General Assembly 2014

03-10-2014 16 delegates from Africa where Youth Voluntary for Environment (YVE) operates, gathered at Dapaong (Togo) last week to exchange knowledge and experience, and provide reports of activities in their respective countries 2013 ( 24 February to 2 March 2014).-By Yves Didier Irakoze “This conference is an opportunity of exchanging (...)