12-24-2016 ■ Domitien Ndihokubwayo, Burundi’s finance minister presented a draw law outlining a number of austerity measures to the National Assembly on 22 December for 2017. Parliamentarians then discussed the austerity policy. The new budget was eventually voted in by 11O MPs out of the 111. 2017 will be characterised by (...)

11-25-2016 ■ “Be aware of unverified information on social media, and don’t listen to radios transmitting misleading information”, said Gaston Sindimwo, first Vice President, at a meeting with cadets who are often targeted with alarming information about their security. He called on the cadets to show unity and solidarity and told (...)

11-03-2014 ■ Tensions are high in the Malawi capital following the murder of a Malawian national at the hands of a Burundian refugee. The 40 year old suspect runs a business in atownshipof Lilongwe. On Sunday night the victim came to have a beer and left without settling the bill of (...)

05-30-2014 ■ The majority of Burundians do not understand the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem. The Ministry in charge of environment eagerly needs journalists’ sensitization.-Diane Uwimana “The protected areas and their biodiversity are threatened in Burundi. The needs of growing food, fuel, firewoods, illegal occupation of areas, fast and illicit enrichment, (...)

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 (...)

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 (...)

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 (...)

09-23-2013 ■ They brought nothing and their partners don’t know where they are. Those are men and women who are married to Tanzanians. The administration has promised to seek solutions – By Diane Uwimana It’s 8 am. It’s nice, a bit warm as well as easy to accede to Karubara site (...)

09-09-2013 ■ The Secondary School Teachers’ National Council (CONAPES) stands against the administration authority’s interference in teaching daily activities. A particular case is about Rukina Communal College where Mugongomanga Administrator and Communal Council Chairman participated in a deliberation session. An interview with Emmanuel Mashandari, the CONAPES Chairman- by Lorraine-Josiane Manishatse What (...)

08-02-2013 ■ About two months ago, two American Corners opened their doors at Bujumbura Capital. Today, the number of visitors is increasing day by day and Burundians are more and more interested- by Diane Uwimana Some are concentrated on books while others are connected to computers. Everybody is required to keep (...)