07-24-2014 ■ In Bujumbura City Council and even all over the country, the salubrious situation in different areas leaves to desire. Everyone and especially the government should be concerned by this big issue.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “I’m very sensitive when I see someone throwing some waste dirty in an open area (...)

07-18-2014 ■ Parents can be helped in different ways by training centers and clubs which can receive their children on holidays.-By Jean Berchimans Siboniyo In Bujumbura, we are accustomed to hearing parents worrying about their children during the period of holidays. Parents worry about their children mostly in this period of (...)

07-17-2014 ■ Women often lag behind in terms of participation during the elections. They have to be mobilized and voice their causes.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “Women do not participate massively during elections. Even if they are mobilized by their political parties, it’s for the small interest and not for important programs. (...)

07-07-2014 ■ Some hotel institutions and associations which are against human traffic signed the Charter to refuse providing alcohol to under 18.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “The best tool used by human traffickers is alcohol to accomplish their evil mission and children are the most targeted group,” points out Florence Boivin, President (...)

07-02-2014 ■ Since the beginning of the school year 2013-2014, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary School, Professional Training and Literacy has cancelled the short section (A3) in each Secondary School. Unfortunately, two schools did not consider the Ministerial Order.-Diane Uwimana The Ministry of Basic and Secondary School, Professional Training and (...)

06-30-2014 ■ At the end of this week, all victims of the torrential rain of 9th February 2014 will go back home. However, they complain that the return package is insufficient and call for assistance.-By  Diane Uwimana All the victims of the torrential rain gathered in different sites such as Kinama (...)

06-26-2014 ■ The situation is getting bad to worse. Any house located near Kanyosha River is destroyed step by step. Inhabitants call for the Administration help.-By Diane Uwimana Among rivers travelling Bujumbura City Council, Kanyosha River is one of them where someone should move up stones and sand. Up the first (...)

06-26-2014 ■ Since five years, Batwa from Matara (Bujumbura) and Muyange II (Bubanza) appreciate the great support offered by the Communities of Hope NGO.-Yves Didier Irakoze “I was somehow living like a slave excluded from the community but now I’m integrated and have found my freedom in the community,” states Daniel (...)

06-25-2014 ■ There are people who get tattooed to look like stars or be smart. However, some ignore that tattoos may be harmful if made carelessly.–Yves Didier Irakoze According to Dr Elie Mupera, a dermatologist, tattoos are drawings or signs that people put on their bodies using the ink with sharp (...)

06-24-2014 ■ From private and public sectors, they will take part in a six- week study at a U.S University in one of the three tracks in order to share experience with others.-Diane Uwimana The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders (...)