Society

Lake Narungazi, a private property?
10-30-2013
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Since January 2013, new species of fish have been introduced in Lake Narungazi added to other three existing ones. People from Ntega Commune complain that they are not allowed to use anymore the water from that lake because some harmful products to human beings have been dropped into it (...)

The Fundamental School Program: the present situation
10-10-2013
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Three weeks have passed since the new Fundamental School program was officially launched. After being so controversial, one could wonder what the results are so far, and the kinds of challenges encountered by teachers and pupils– By Joanna Nganda Earlier this week, a lot of school administration offices were (...)

1st October, the Old People World Day: the Old claim for more support
10-08-2013
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All over the world including Burundi, many countries have celebrated the Old People World Day although; Burundian Old People have many problems – By Diane Uwimana Arriving at the “Auspice Saint Elisabeth” Centre in Rohero Commune(Bujumbura City Council), where about 54 people dwell- some are old and others are (...)

Some husbands can also undergo abuse and violence from their wives
09-27-2013
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Due to violence and mistreatment done particularly to men who are often injured, threatened, chased from their families by their wives etc, the Association for Protecting Men and Human beings in Distress (APDH) has stood up for men’s protection – By Yves Didier Irakoze Joseph Twagirayezu aged 55, a (...)

Street children have grown up
09-24-2013
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One may not recognize them while driving around the town or trying to find a car parking station. Most of the young men who are looking after people’s cars in exchange of a little sum of money, are the ones who used to be street children who are now (...)

“R.I.U” Ijwi ry’Umukenyezi (the Woman’s Voice): a Radio at the community’s service
09-20-2013
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Heard on 104.1 FM, most of the R.I.U programs are broadcast to a very limited number of local communities by local people – By Diane Uwimana At the top of Ruhanza hill, Giheta zone in Giheta commune at Gitega province, there is a Community Radio which broadcasts its programs (...)

Much effort still needed to fight against Malaria in Burundi
09-14-2013
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The results of a survey on indicators of Malaria in 2012 show that some actions have been carried out to fight against it all over the country though a great step is still necessary to eradicate it effectively-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to the results, about two-third of households (...)

Scheming Deals in Burundi Educational System
09-09-2013
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The Secondary School Teachers’ National Council (CONAPES) stands against the administration authority’s interference in teaching daily activities. A particular case is about Rukina Communal College where Mugongomanga Administrator and Communal Council Chairman participated in a deliberation session. An interview with Emmanuel Mashandari, the CONAPES Chairman- by Lorraine-Josiane Manishatse What (...)

English and Swahili: Studied but not done in National Test
09-06-2013
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In Burundi, pupils from primary school study the English and Kiswahili languages added to Kirundi and French since 2005-2006 School Year. But up to now, the two new languages are not included in National Test of the primary school final year-by Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Burundi has recently adopted English (...)

Bugesera Region: towards communication in promoting water security and climate resilience
09-05-2013
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Integrated Water Resources management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water. Water, climate and development Program (WACDEP) is implemented in the Bugesera project in promoting water security and climate resilience in the region- by Diane Uwimana Bugesera region is shared by Rwanda and Burundi (...)