04-04-2014 ■ Aflatoxin is a toxic poison produced by a kind of fungus called “Aspergillus flavus” in the soil. This one may cause negative side effects to plants, animals as well as human health.-By Yves Didier Irakoze An Aflatoxin destroys many plants like maize, peanuts, wheat, cassavas and animals like pigs, (...)

03-11-2014 ■ Water, climate and Development Program(WACDEP) seeks to support the integration of water security and climate resilience in the development planning and decision-making process through investment in water security and climate adaptation.-By Diane Uwimana “Nobody else is better placed to know citizens’ challenges, needs and interests than local government officials”, (...)

02-13-2014 ■ They have been given an appointment at Roca Golf Hotel to discuss in advance opportunities and challenges faced in this sector. – By Diane Uwimana Coming from 11 countries (Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Ethiopia, DRC and Zimbabwe), women and young people engaged in the (...)

02-12-2014 ■ Under the theme “The hope for Africa”, Dela Adadevoh, PhD from Orlando, Florida in USA, appreciates the advancement that has been achieved by Africa. However, he calls upon all Africans to wake up and build a new Africa.Dela Adadevoh, President of International Leadership Foundation (ILF), states that this century (...)

01-30-2014 ■ The 56th Executive Committee of East African Business Council (EABC ) has just concluded this last week a Strategic Board Retreat in Rwanda whose objective was to steer EABC into a new direction in 2014 and beyond.-By Diane Uwimana Achieving its mission of being the driver of policy advocacy in (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Solidarity and Development (SODEVE), is an active association based in Burundi since 15 years now. SODEVE is engaged in the creation of a snake house and a laboratory to make anti-venom serums that will be distributed to treat venomous snakes’ bites.-Joanna Nganda “What would you do if you were (...)

12-18-2013 ■ The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) has held a 2nd General Assembly and Scientific Conference this week from 9th to 13th December in order to transform agriculture for economic growth.-Diane Uwimana Facilitating, enhancing and nurturing partnerships that involve national agricultural research institutions, extension, (...)

12-18-2013 ■ On this 6th December, the Ministry in Charge of East African Community Affairs has held a Press Conference aimed at sensitizing the public to the non-tariff barriers (NTBs) elimination process. But there are still some challenges.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In order to boost EAC sustainable development, non-tariff barriers elimination (...)

10-09-2013 ■ As Africa awaits the African Union meeting in Addis Ababa many still ponder the impact the summit would have on the people of the continent in as far as international justice is concerned – By Mundia Mundia At the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, the (...)

10-07-2013 ■ The team “Académie le Messager” from Burundi was invited in South Africa for the Durban KZN Friendship Soccer Tournament for young players aged less than 20 from this 22 to 29 September 2013. However, the Championship didn’t end as planned because it wasn’t organized well – By Yves Didier (...)