11-06-2014 ■ The African Coup of Nations (CAN) is expected to start in three months time, but nobody knows where. Some suggest postponing it, while others want to cancel the competition.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Morocco was supposed to host CAN 2015 from 17 January to 8 February 2015. The country asked for (...)

10-31-2014 ■ Since July 2014, EAC revenue officers work together to facilitate trade within the community. Some improvements remain made; the Single Customs Territory (SCT) does present some advantages.–Diane Uwimana “Since the single customs territory is operational, clearing processes are established in the country of destination while the goods are still (...)

10-20-2014 ■ The Swahili International Tourism Expo 1stEdition was held in Tanzania, from 1 to 4 October. It was an opportunity to promote Burundi, attract investors and meet international counterparts.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse According to Thomas Nkeshimana, who represented the Burundi Tea Office (OTB), many Tanzanians appreciated the quality of Burundian (...)

10-17-2014 ■ Burundi ranks 38th, out of 52 countries and is the worst performing member of the East African Community. The Burundian Government claims that the classification is erroneous.-By Burundi in bottom ranks of African Governance Index Philippe Nzobonariba, Spokesman for  the Government: “The criteria on which they based the classification (...)

10-14-2014 ■ Burundi has joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Tourism on 27 September. The Interim Director General of the National Tourism Office (ONT), Christophe Ndikubwayo, indicates that tourism in Burundi is improving considerably, even though it is still lagging behind other EAC countries.  An Interview -By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse (...)

10-08-2014 ■ The deadline for signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the East African Community passed on Wednesday October 1st, without an approved contract.–Yves Didier Irakoze and Jojanneke Spoor Despite news reports that the EAC had signed the EPA ahead of the deadline, an EU representative (...)

10-08-2014 ■ Kenya will be the first country in the world to witness the roll-out of a malaria vaccine, scientists believe. However, the World Health Organization warns that this is not a replacement for existing preventive measures.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo “The vaccine has shown about 46 per cent efficacy in a study in (...)

10-05-2014 ■ In February 2014, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya began to use a single tourist visa that allows tourists to travel freely between their countries. By the end of 2014, the other EAC partner states must finish all formalities in order to join. Burundi is still working on it.-Diane Uwimana The (...)

09-25-2014 ■ During the Climate Summit 2014 organized this Tuesday 23rd September, participants emphasised the importance of the Green Climate Fund. –By Diane Uwimana “We must meet the broader 100 billion dollar-a-year pledge made in Copenhagen”, Ban Ki-Moon said in his opening remarks. The Secretary General of the UN indicates that (...)

09-01-2014 ■ A mobile clinic at Bujumbura International Airport, including a well equipped kit composed of a pair of gloves, glasses, mask, overshoes, plastic blouse, and waterproof overalls is now available for preventing any suspected cases of ebola from entering the country, according to the Director General of Health in the (...)