Security

After the flood, strong winds worsen the situation
03-17-2014
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After the natural disaster occurred in the North of Bujumbura on 9 February 2014, some people have been injured and several houses have been damaged by strong winds.-By Diane Uwimana (...)

Beware of road accidents at the end of the year
12-28-2013
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December is the most dangerous month because of a great amount of accidents especially at the end of the year in Burundi. Hence, Road Traffic Police has to act appropriately for people’s security while driving or riding.-By Diane Uwimana About 1850 accidents occurred at the end of the 2012 (...)

We have to be watchful about some motorcyclists in the evening
12-05-2013
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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 (...)

Night assaults, a sad reality in Bujumbura
12-04-2013
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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. (...)

US Secretary of Navy has recently visited Burundian AMISOM soldiers at Mudubugu camp
12-03-2013
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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 (...)

A huge step of Burundi Government and Army
11-19-2013
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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 (...)

No Security for cars parked in Bujumbura town
11-14-2013
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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 (...)

Road crashes are a growing problem in Burundi
09-04-2013
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Road accidents are going in crescendo these days. The recent case is dated on 26th August, and a big number of people have lost their lives –by Diane Uwimana The recent car crash has occurred this Monday on the National Road number one (RN1) at the entrance of Bujumbura (...)

TERRORISM : is closing embassies an efficient strategy ?
08-14-2013
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It was an astonishing surprise when US government announced a temporary closure of its embassies both in Middle-East and in some countries in Africa, Burundi included, due to terrorism threat- by Jean-Marie Ngendahayo No one could seriously believe that by shutting their diplomatic premises for a while will pave (...)

Limiting demographic pressure: an urgent need in Burundi
08-08-2013
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Statistics show that in Burundi demographic pressure takes a high rate while there is a scarcity of natural resources. Nowadays, living conditions are actually difficult. Thus, the government should take good measures to manage the situation before things get worse and worse-by Yves Didier Irakoze According to René Manirakiza, (...)