01-29-2014 ■ Some questions on the application form raise worries. Many people think that it is a privacy invasion despite the government’s attempt to calm down the population. Edouard Madirisha translated by Yves Didier Irakoze. Before filling in this application form, some questions are quite strange because unfamiliar to have this (...)

01-28-2014 ■ Burundi Federal Chamber of Trade and Industry has recently received some fund to help former Bujumbura Central Market users. From BIF 500 thousand to 2 million will be given to each victim.-Diane Uwimana Since the Bujumbura Central Market has burned, some countries through their embassies, institutions, companies, associations as (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Motivating youths to contribute in the environment protection and humanitarian issues by protecting chimpanzees were among the extraordinary objectives during her three-day visit in Burundi.-By Diane Uwimana In her 80’s, she seems to be 20 referring to her determination towards the environmental issues. Living in Tanzania for more than (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Solidarity and Development (SODEVE), is an active association based in Burundi since 15 years now. SODEVE is engaged in the creation of a snake house and a laboratory to make anti-venom serums that will be distributed to treat venomous snakes’ bites.-Joanna Nganda “What would you do if you were (...)

01-27-2014 ■ In Burundi, renal insufficiency kills many people. So, people would like to know what it is, its causes and how to prevent it. IWACU has met a nephrologist for more details.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “My dad died in 2011. He was suffering from malaria. But later on, he fell (...)

01-23-2014 ■ Last week, Christine Lagarde , the IMF Managing Director, warned EAC countries not to precipitate the use of Single Currency as adopted by the Heads of States in November 2013. Therefore, Iwacu has met, Audace Niyonzima, one of the participants in the negotiation about the implementation. By Diane Uwimana (...)

01-22-2014 ■ On January 15th 2014, a team of Italian Orthopedists were at Kamenge for their first day of consultation. The 72 lucky children who will be found eligible for surgery will go to Bubanza for a free reconstructive surgery.-By Joanna Nganda It’s 10 a.m. and Kamenge’s Mirango Health Center is (...)

01-22-2014 ■ Some people from Bujumbura City Council avoid getting supplies from Bujumbura City Market (BCM) commonly called Sion Market, because of mud and stagnant rainy water.- By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse   When it has rained it is practically impossible to penetrate into BCM. Iwacu has visited the place and met traders (...)

01-21-2014 ■ In Burundian society, it was uncommon to witness and hear men crying out that they are threatened and mistreated by their wives. Today, Burundians are changing their mind and dare denounce it loudly.-By Diane Uwimana The recent case comes from Murango II at Kamenge Commune in Bujumbura City Council. (...)

01-20-2014 ■ This Tuesday 15th January 2014, the Ministry in Charge of Environment has declared that the illegal exploitation and exportation of the plant scientifically known Osyris Lanceolata and commonly named Sandalwood will be strictly punished according to the law.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Since August December 2013, the illegal exploitation of (...)