11-24-2014 ■ Burundi is a Member State of COMESA, CEEAC, EAC and CEPGL and has signed partnerships with other regional economic organizations. What is the value of these economic blocs?-By J.BerchmansSiboniyo Dr. Léonidas Ndayizeye, the Dean of the faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Burundi feels that (...)

11-20-2014 ■ The UN Human Rights Committee published a critical report on the situation in Burundi. The Security Council subsequently discussed the stability in Burundi and the UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide says that Burundi must increase the political space for dialogue “to avert the worst”.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)

11-18-2014 ■ The UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide warns about violence in Burundi. He fears the worst for 2015 if nothing is done to change the security situation. He is not the only one to worry.-By Edouard Madirisha, translated by Lorraine Josiane Manishatse “It is important to be (...)

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 (...)

11-07-2014 ■ 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, (...)

11-03-2014 ■ Tanzania’s main opposition parties have agreed tocollectively challenge the ruling party in presidential and general elections next year.Four key parties saythey will present single candidates “at all levels”, including for the presidential poll, due in October 2015. President JakayaKikwete’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has been in power (...)

11-03-2014 ■ Tensions are high in the Malawi capital following the murder of a Malawian national at the hands of a Burundian refugee. The 40 year old suspect runs a business in atownshipof Lilongwe. On Sunday night the victim came to have a beer and left without settling the bill of (...)

10-31-2014 ■ Since July 2014, EAC revenue officers work together to facilitate trade within the community. Some improvements remain made; the Single Customs Territory (SCT) does present some advantages.–Diane Uwimana “Since the single customs territory is operational, clearing processes are established in the country of destination while the goods are still (...)

10-29-2014 ■  Déo Barakekenwa , also known as ‘Murundi’, the representative of the National Forces of Liberation (FNL) political party at Kiyange 1 (Gatumba area) was shot dead on 13 October. His close companions can identify his murderers.Is Murundi the first FNL victim since the Imbonerakure returned from Congo?-By Elyse Ngabire, (...)

10-24-2014 ■ A Field Training Exercise (FTX) of EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces was officially launched in Burundi, in Mwaro Province on 19 September 2014. The main objective is to practice together on how to maintain peace and security in the region.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse The launching ceremony is an elaborate (...)