10-02-2014 ■ Since the arrest of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa in May 2014 several international institutions have called for his release. President Obama said that he stands in solidarity with Pierre Claver Mbonimpa.-By Jojanneke Spoor In a resolution published on September 18, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs ) demand the “immediate (...)

09-24-2014 ■ Lucia Pulici (75), Olga Raschietti (82) and Bernadette Boggian (79), three Italian nuns of the Xaverian congregation were killed in the Kamenge parish on Sunday 7th and Monday 8th September. The police report the apprehension of the suspected killer: a mentally ill young man.-By Christian Bigirimana. Translated from French (...)

09-24-2014 ■ During a plenary session of the European Parliament on 18 September in Strasbourg, the case of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, the chairman of Aprodh, was discussed. PARCEM worries about what could happen.-By Diane Uwimana A resolution on the situation of human rights in Burundi was discussed and adopted, with special (...)

09-23-2014 ■ During the celebration of the International Day of Peace, this Sunday 21 September, the associations Action for Peace and Development (APD) and Coalition for Peace in Burundi (COPA) indicate that Burundi is facing difficult times. They ask the Burundi Government to ensure peace and security.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse According (...)

09-22-2014 ■ They had been living in Burundi since 2007, after many years of service in the DRC. Loved and admired, Sr. Bernadette, Olga and Lucia leave many orphans and tears in the community behind them.-By Nadine Sahabo, translated from French by J.BerchmansSiboniyo Sr. Bernadette Boggian. “ Optimistic” When she learned (...)

09-22-2014 ■ Col. Helmenegilde Harimeshi, the police spokesman, announced the arrest of the suspected killer during a press briefing on Tuesday September 9th.-By C.B and E.N translated from French by J.Berchmans Siboniyo Some hours after the murders, the police announce that the killer is caught. Media are called to see the (...)

09-22-2014 ■ The Association of Guides of Burundi (AGB)stresses the education of female members of AGB, so they can become the future leaders of Burundi. The association is satisfied with the improvements made so far.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “One of the missions of AGB is to raise girls to be leaders (...)

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 (...)

09-15-2014 ■ 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 (...)

09-02-2014 ■ Burundi’s army joined other East African military troops in the EAC Military Games from 18 to 30 August. This year Tanzania hosted the games on Zanzibar. Burundi is represented in five disciplines.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo This is the 8th edition of the military games, representing troops from member states of the (...)