07-29-2019 ■ On Monday, July 22, 2019, precisely three years after the kidnapping of the journalist Jean Bigirimana in Bugarama area in Muramvya province, Iwacu Press Group organized a ceremony in memory of this missing person. All the editorial staff agrees on one thing: the commemoration must begin the time when (...)

07-26-2019 ■ On July 25, 2019, Burundi government officially launched the Lake Tanganyika Water Management (LATAWAMA) project financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is to protect the environment, enhance biodiversity and combat the effects of climate change. “EU has given € 6.9 million to finance Lake Tanganyika (...)

07-26-2019 ■ Onesphore Mfisumukiza, CNDD party leader in Bururi province says their party flag planted in Magara area of Bugarama commune in Rumonge southern province was stolen by unknown people in the night of 24 July. Mr. Mfisumukiza describes the act as political intolerance. “We were setting up committees and planting (...)

07-26-2019 ■ At a summer camp organized by Centre Jeunes Kamenge in Ntahangwa commune of Bujumbura city, students say they get school materials after laying bricks for poor families and partaking in hygienic activities. “Over 380 students are registered for the second part of 2019 summer camp,” says Blaise Pascal Nsabinganji, (...)

07-26-2019 ■ In the night of July 24, a grenade was thrown in a house recently rented by CNL, an opposition, in Mushasha I locality of Gatumba area in Mutimbuzi commune of Bujumbura province. The house was supposed to serve as CNL party office in that commune. Sources on the spot (...)

07-25-2019 ■ Consumers of Amstel Beer and Amstel Bock are worried about the shortage of their favorite drinks. They urge competent authorities to resolve the issue. “I have not found my favorite drink ‘Amstel Beer’ for over a month. It is no longer available in several bars in Bujumbura, “says Jimmy (...)

07-25-2019 ■ During the official opening ceremonies of “Made in Burundi” trade fair which took place at Communauté Héllénique de Bujumbura on July 24th, Burundi First Vice President has called for more investment in local factories. “Everybody should do their best so that we can transform our harvest into long-lasting products (...)

07-25-2019 ■ There has been a remarkable shortage of water in Kanyosha and Kamenge neighborhoods of Bujumbura city since the past few days. People fear the outbreak of some diseases if nothing is done. In some localities of Bujumbura city, people hardly get clean water. Public and private taps have run (...)

07-24-2019 ■ In an announcement made this July 23 during a meeting with representatives of CSOs and religious denominations, the Independent National Electoral Commission-CENI has given 10 days to civil society organizations and religious denomination wishing to contribute to the holding of 2020 elections to apply. Applications will be submitted from (...)

07-24-2019 ■ The number of people suffering from malaria has significantly increased in different areas of the country over the past few months. “Saint Joseph” Clinic located in Giheta Commune of Gitega Central Province receives between 50 and 60 patients per day. Vital Hatungimana, Director of “Saint Joseph” Clinic says the (...)