05-02-2014 ■ Burundian pregnant women are protected by Burundi’s Labor Code and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention to which Burundi is a signatory country. But how well are expecting mothers protected?-By Joanna Nganda Cynthia, 29, is eight months into her pregnancy but her prominent stomach has been in the middle (...)

04-29-2014 ■ Dmax is a company that takes initiative to boost EAC and international artists. It is based in Kenya- Nairobi. Burundian artists will also benefit from this.-Yves Didier Irakoze Niyonzima Ephraim known as Mr. Niyo, a Burundian gospel singer and executive committee member of Dmax living at Nairobi wants to (...)

03-27-2014 ■ While Burundi won the first place as the best African exhibitor at the International Show at Berlin for three consecutive years, it has recently been ranked second this year. The reason: the objective has changed-by Diane Uwimana Four private operators in tourism represented Burundi during the last International Show (...)

03-25-2014 ■ Media Kay5 is a company gathering Burundian youth who create, advertise and design through cartoons. This is a great step for Burundi.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “In other countries, cartoons occupy a great place in advertising, entertaining and providing messages. So why not in Burundi?” wonders André Kay Hakizimana, Chairman (...)

03-19-2014 ■ It is a huge relief for people living with disabilities. The Convention related to Human Rights is now adopted by the Government.-By Diane Uwimana The National Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on rights of people living with disabilities and its Optional Protocol last Thursday 7th February 2014. “It is (...)

02-13-2014 ■ There is a great deal of unemployed youths in Burundi. Today, a lot of young people seem to be helpless and hopeless. The government and all Burundians in general, should take this issue very seriously and adopt an effective policy to get the solution to the problem.-By Yves Didier (...)

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 (...)

02-11-2014 ■ 7,6 million people die of cancer worldwide every year. In Burundi, cancer is not the main concern of the Public Health Ministry which decided to ‘celebrate’ International Cancer Day every February 4th by holding a mere workshop. The Burundian Alliance Against Cancer (“Alliance Burundaise de Lutte Contre le Cancer”), (...)

01-01-2014 ■ The identification and classification of hotels and other touristic institutions in conformity with EAC standard norms will not take place as scheduled. The main cause is the lack of fund.-By Diane Uwimana “The assessment and classification of different hotels and other touristic institutions will not happen as it was convened. (...)

12-21-2013 ■ The Burundian author and journalist Roland Rugero was the guest of the prestigious International Writing Program (IWP), at Iowa University, from August 24th to November 13th. Between reading, writing and meeting 33 other writers and travelers, he tells us about his journey. – Text translated by Joanna K. Ndanga (...)