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Society
US Embassy staff gives assistance to victims of floods in Bujumbura
05-16-2018
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The staff members of the US Embassy in Burundi have collected assistance to the victims of floods in Buterere, Carama and Gatumba neighborhoods in the capital Bujumbura. “We have collected clothes, soaps and other non-food assistance to support women, children and men who were left helpless by the recent (...)
Security
Students worried about increase in security agents on Mutanga campus
05-16-2018
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The number of security agents on Mutanga Campus has been increased .Some students especially those from the opposition parties say they are worried. The officer in charge of security on campus reassures them. “There has been an increase in the number of police officers who ensure security on the (...)
Politics
Arusha Peace Agreement causes controversies in referendum campaign
05-15-2018
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During the closing activities of the campaign for the May 17 referendum this Wednesday May 14 in Mukaza commune of Bujumbura province, Evariste Ndayishimiye, Secretary General of CNDD-FDD party has said politicians have no reason to say the new constitution puts an end to the Arusha Peace Agreement. “It (...)
Politics
Politicians concerned over voting with IDs and registration papers
05-15-2018
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Pierre Claver Ndayicariye, Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission-CENI says people who missed their voting cards will have the right to vote if they present their IDs and registration papers. “Those who could not get their voting cards will have to use their IDs and registration papers at (...)
Security
Inquiry Commission to identify perpetrators of Ruhagarika massacre established, Attorney General says
05-15-2018
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A group of people carried out an attack which claimed the lives of 26 people and left 7 others injured in Ruhagarika area of Buganda Commune in Cibitoke western province, in the night of May 11 2018. “The first elements of the investigation reveal that these criminals came from (...)
Politics
OLUCOME denounces the use of State funds
05-14-2018
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The chairman of OLUCOME, a corruption watchdog, deplores the use of state vehicles and public funds in the referendum campaign. He also denounces the transport of activists in trucks. “The observatory for the fight against corruption and economic embezzlement, OLUCOME, is taken aback by the use of government-owned vehicles (...)
Politics
Referendum campaign
05-14-2018
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The “Yes” or “No” campaign for constitutional revision is in ongoing. While some appreciate a smooth process, others speak of a campaign of intimidation. Mabanda : The Imbonerakure, real lawmakers Since the beginning of the referendum campaign, the Imbonerakure- youth affiliated to the ruling party-reign supreme. On Friday (...)
Security
Buganda: 26 dead and 7 wounded in an attack
05-12-2018
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Twenty four people died on the spot and two others at the hospital after their evacuation in Bujumbura city. This has been said this Saturday, May 12, by Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, Minister of Public Security, after an attack perpetrated in the night of this Friday in Ruhagarika area of Buganda (...)
Education
University lecturers dedicate a book to retired Emile Mworoha
05-11-2018
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Some lecturers of the university have written a book that they dedicated to Emile Mworoha, Professor at the University of Burundi who retired a few years ago. During the presentation of this book on Mutanga campus at the University of Burundi this Friday 11May 2018, lecturers of the University (...)
Cooperation
Withdrawal of AMISOM, “Gradual process”
05-11-2018
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Resolution 2372 provides for the withdrawal of troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by 2021. However, this operation will take into account the realities on the ground. “Indeed, this resolution states that in 2021, the transition will have to be completed. But, it stipulates that this (...)

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