10-03-2017 ■ Uncontrolled exploitation is the main threat to the lakes in Kirundo northern province. The administration promises to take innovative measures to effectively protect lakes from being polluted. Once at Lake Rwihinda, one observes vast tracts of ploughed fields: fields of onions, eggplant, cabbage and tomatoes. The latter go so (...)

09-30-2017 ■ The Human Right Council has adopted two resolutions proposed by the European Union and a group of African Countries. Both commissions affirm crimes are being committed in Burundi, says a human rights activist. The UN Human Rights Council adopted on 29 September the resolution proposed by the European Union (...)

09-28-2017 ■ Investment Promotion Agency (API) calls on economic operators to promote the export of Burundi products. Exporters say the lack of foreign currencies and electricity are a big challenge to exportation. “Burundi’s trade balance has deteriorated from $ 366 million in 2007 to a worse situation of less than $ (...)

09-27-2017 ■ Foreign currencies continue to rise in price on the black market. Small importers say the lack of the former hampers their commercial activities. “Foreign currencies are increasingly becoming scarce and their price is constantly climbing as a consequence,” says Christophe Niyongabo, a shoe salesman. Today, a US dollar is (...)

09-26-2017 ■ The Director of Water Resources says the clandestine abattoir set up along the Mugere River is one of the sources of Lake Tanganyika pollution. The Mugere surrounding inhabitants demand its relocation as it emits unpleasant odor. When at Mugere River, at 12 Km from Bujumbura city center at 10 (...)

09-19-2017 ■ “I advise the UN not to validate this biased report presented by its experts, otherwise it will be the end of this great organization because we will firmly resist,” said Evariste Ndayishimiye, Secretary General of the ruling party CNDD -FDD, on 16 September during a demonstration staged by members (...)

09-15-2017 ■ Burundi Parliament spokesman Alexis Badian Ndayihimbaze said on 14 September that the National Assembly has sent a letter to the Chairman of the UN Security Council informing him about the establishment of a special commission. The latter will assess the content of the report on Burundi published on 4 (...)

09-14-2017 ■ The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in collaboration with the Forum of Organizations of Agricultural Producers in Burundi (FOPABU) organized an exhibition of agricultural products on 14 September. The Agriculture and Livestock Ministry says the aim is to allow agricultural producers to share experience. Agricultural producers from various parts (...)

09-12-2017 ■ Armed civilians opened fire on makers of “Kanyanga”, a prohibited drink in Buhinyuza area. Four people died immediately and two others were seriously injured. Police say the criminals have not been identified so far. Residents ask the government to protect its people. Yesterday night around 10 pm, men in (...)

09-11-2017 ■ In a communiqué released on 10 September, Burundian catholic bishops call on Burundians to engage in an inclusive dialogue for the great interests of the nation to prevent war. “We would once again insist on the inclusive dialogue that must be prioritized for the great interest of the nation (...)