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National Assembly against repatriation of Burundi troops from Somalia

03-01-2019 Pascal Nyabenda, Speaker of the National Assembly says the institution he represents joins Burundi and Somali Presidents in saying again no to the decision taken by the AU Peace and Security Commission to repatriate 1,000 Burundi troops from Somalia. He says peace and security are not yet established on (...)
Security

Security Ministry to severely punish road code violation

02-28-2019 At least 47 transport vehicles of “Probox” type seized since 15 February have been released by the Security Ministry this 27 February 2018. They were seized following the violation of the road code, notably the high speed and improper loading. This was said in a meeting that the Security (...)
Justice

About 3000 detainees to be released thanks to presidential pardon

02-27-2019 At least 3000 detainees identified in 11 prisons of the country will be released in 2019 thanks to a presidential pardon, says the Minister of Justice. Aimée Laurentine Kanyana, Minister of Justice says some of the prisoners will be completely released while others will receive a partial release. “The (...)
Society

Cankuzo:Tanzania, El Dorado

02-26-2019 Migrating to Tanzania in search of a job is the dream of many unemployed youths from Cendajuru commune in Cankuzo province. The authorities want to create jobs to keep them. Samuel Nzeyimana, 24, from Kiruhura area in Cendajuru commune, says he went to Tanzania looking for a job. He (...)
Society

Special court on Land and other properties hands over property to government

02-26-2019 The special court on Land and other properties has handed over a788 ha property located in Rubirizi area, Mutimbuzi commune, in Bujumbura province to the government of Burundi. The population say the court has been unfair. Pascal Ngendakuriyo, President of the special court on land and other properties has (...)
Environment

People living around Buterere wastewater plant are illegal, says Environment Ministry

02-26-2019 Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Lives Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock has said all the people living around Buterere wastewater plant in the north of the capital Bujumbura illegally occupied the locality and therefore have to leave it. ock has said all the people living around Buterere wastewater (...)
Politics

CNL to be alternative to CNDD-FDD?

02-25-2019 The second political force has a political party now. Does it mark a watershed in the Burundian political landscape? And what will be the fate of Amizero y’Abarundi coalition? On February 14, The Ministry of the Interior approved the National Congress for Liberty-CNL. The big surprise is that the (...)
EAC integration

Burundi owes debts to EAC and other organizations, says First Deputy President

02-22-2019 During the presentation of the achievements accomplished by 10 ministries under the authority of the First Deputy President at the National Assembly, this 21 February, MPs have raised some concerns about the partnership between Burundi and other organizations including the East African Community. Pascal Nyabenda, Speaker of the National (...)
Cooperation

OLUCOME denounces selling of Japanese donation

02-22-2019 The corruption watchdog-OLUCOME says it is deeply concerned about the selling of the rice donation given by Japan to the Government of Burundi. Gabriel Rufyiri, president of OLUCOME, says he is concerned by the selling of this donation. “We have been surprised to hear that it will be sold (...)
Politics

MPs concerned over withdrawal of Burundian troops from Somalia

02-22-2019 The Upper and Lower Chambers of Burundi Parliament met this February 21st to discuss the withdrawal process of 1,000 Burundi troops from Somalia until 28 February. They demand the revision of this decision which was taken by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. Révérien Ndikuriyo, Speaker (...)

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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 |