12-26-2013 ■ During the 15th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of States held at Kampala, on 30 November 2013, the Council of Ministers was directed to study the modalities of including French as a language of the community in addition to English and Kiswahili. Burundians appreciate the decision.-Lorraine Josiane Manishatse (...)

12-19-2013 ■ The 5th edition of East African local Authorities of Sport and Cultural Associations “EALASCA” games is taking place at Bujumbura. The activities have started at “Tempête” Ground from 16 to 29 December 2013.-By Diane Uwimana For the first time, Bujumbura City Council is holding EALASCA games where four countries are (...)

12-18-2013 ■ On this 6th December, the Ministry in Charge of East African Community Affairs has held a Press Conference aimed at sensitizing the public to the non-tariff barriers (NTBs) elimination process. But there are still some challenges.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In order to boost EAC sustainable development, non-tariff barriers elimination (...)

12-05-2013 ■ These days, there are motorcyclists who are involved in a series of theft in the evening. Passengers walking on foot are called to be careful.-By Yves Didier Irakoze Thieves take advantage of dark and isolated places where there is no big movement of people. They also like long streets or (...)

12-04-2013 ■ In several areas of Bujumbura City Council, it is frightening to walk alone during the night because a well-organized gang often attacks people. The gangsters strangle these latter using planks of wood carefully placed on their arms.-Lorraine Josiane Manishatse “It was about 10 O’clock p.m., I was returning home. (...)

12-03-2013 ■ General Ray Mabus was glad to witness the steps already achieved in the training offered by American trainers to Burundian army. This is done for strengthening partnership between America and Burundi to fight international terrorism in Somalia.–Diane Uwimana “Marines’ skills are very important for Burundi and America,” declares General (...)

12-01-2013 ■ In Burundi, there are people who earn their own living while manufacturing local products. They get advantages of Burundi’s integration into EAC by exporting their production. However, they need much support.-Yves Didier Irakoze Soon in the morning, when arrived at MAREX, the passion fruit juice factory in Matongo Commune-Kayanza (...)

11-19-2013 ■ Lieutenant General Silas Ntigurirwa has officially been nominated AMISOM Force Commander. According to him, it is a sentiment of satisfaction and the esteem of Burundi by the African Union (AU). Interview with Lieutenant General Silas Ntigurirwa, the new AMISOM Force Commander.–By Yves Didier Irakoze Being nominated as AMISOM Force (...)

11-15-2013 ■ The East African Bribery Index Survey shows that in Burundi bribery has decreased more than last year. However, the country must work hard to eradicate it effectively as it remains a big threat in the society.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Burundian Consumers’ Association (ABUCO), a section of International (...)

11-14-2013 ■ Car owners living in Bujumbura Capital complain that they encounter serious problems to park their cars safely because they are often stolen.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse “We have a huge problem of parking our cars. One day, I had an appointment with a friend; we had to share coffee in (...)