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Environment

Ntahangwa River to be given another direction

09-03-2019 Since August 22nd, the Burundian Ministry Of Environment in collaboration with that of Public Works and Territory Development has been conducting activities to give a new direction to the Ntahangwa River. “We are conducting these activities to solve the problems the river causes in the nearby localities,” says Marc (...)
Politics

Gihanga: Political parties called on to end political intolerance

09-03-2019 Félix Manirakiza, CNL party representative in Gihanga commune in Bubanza western province says unknown people have destroyed the CNL party office which was about to be opened on 30 August. . He says investigations are underway to identify those who vandalized the party office. Mr. Manirakiza accuses the youth (...)
Justice

Bujumbura Bar Association denounces corruption in justice

09-02-2019 In a workshop held on August 30th, Bujumbura Bar Association has said corruption is the main challenge that Burundian lawyers face in their daily job. “Some of our lawyers and judges are corrupt,” says Jean de Dieu Muhuzenge, President of Bujumbura Bar Association. He says there are lawyers who (...)
Politics

Will ceasefire be viable?

09-02-2019 A week after the “ceasefire” agreed upon by political party leaders and governors, many meetings are being held to block political intolerance in the country. But the lull is not total as evidenced by clashes that occurred in Burenza locality a few days ago. At least one person died (...)
Economy

Tanzanian Product Exhibition: Tanzanians say they meet many challenges on border

08-31-2019 The economic capital of Burundi is hosting a three-day trade fair called ‘Tanzanian Products Exhibition’ organized by the Tanzanian Embassy in Burundi. It is attended by Burundian and Tanzanian economic operators. On the first day, only half of the planned stands were occupied. Many Tanzanian traders had not yet (...)
Politics

Two CNL party members injured in Buringa

08-30-2019 Félix Manirakiza, a CNL party representative in Gihanga commune of Bubanza western province, says it was around 10 a.m. when a group of the Imbonerakure- youth affiliated to the ruling party turned up and started destabilizing the activities of opening officially the new party office. “CNL party was about (...)
Health

WHO recommends more scientific research on Artemisia

08-30-2019 In a workshop organized by the municipality of Bujumbura in collaboration with ACECI, the World Health Organization-WHO has said Artemisia has not yet been approved as a medicine for malaria. Dismas Mbaza, Program Officer at World Health Organization in Burundi has said researchers should send their results to the (...)
Politics

Women worried over CVR inability to fully protect witnesses

08-30-2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission-CVR has held a two-day meeting from August 29 for women affiliated to the National Women’s Forum. Speakers expressed their concerns over the protection of witnesses who recounted what happened or showed the commission mass graves in which are buried victims of crimes committed in (...)
Politics

Leaders called on to respect Arusha Peace Agreement

08-29-2019 Abel Gashatsi, Chairman of UPRONA party says the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement still plays a crucial role in the preservation of peace and security throughout the country 19 years after it was signed. “Leaders should continue respecting it as we are approaching the 2020 elections,” he says adding (...)
Culture

Theater faced with several challenges in Burundi

08-29-2019 In an interview with Iwacu this August 28th, Arthur Banshayeko, a Burundian comedian and theater director says theater is faced with a few problems in Burundi. “We lack materials. We should have costume, sound, set and lighting designers, what is not the case in Burundi. We are still behind (...)

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Security

Forex dealer “Kirahwata” discovered dead in central Bujumbura city

Jackson Simbananiye aka “Kirahwata”, one of the most popular forex dealers in Bujumbura City was discovered dead in the morning of (...)
05-14-2020 |

Media

Journalist under death threat wins media award

The Burundi Media Regulator [CNC] awarded on 4 May eight prizes to journalists who participated in the contest of Media Award (...)
05-05-2020 |

Politics

Party leaders urged to use insured vehicles in electoral campaign

Agathon Rwasa, CNL Chairman and presidential candidate for the 2020 elections is concerned over the insurance issue in the electoral campaign. (...)
04-24-2020 |

Politics

2020 elections: Kira Burundi files complaints to President

Kira Burundi coalition submitted a memorandum, on April 15, to President Pierre Nkurunziza denouncing irregularities made by the electoral body in (...)
04-21-2020 |

Politics

Bubanza province : Disturbing accounts over murders and kidnappings

In a letter addressed to the public prosecutor in the province of Bubanza, the independent MP  Fabien Banciryanino, has drawn up (...)
04-20-2020 |

Politics

Sources report 12 CNL members detained in Ngozi

Twelve members of the opposition party National Congress for Freedom (CNL) of Kiremba commune are detained in Ngozi province chief town. (...)
04-19-2020 |