11-15-2013 ■ The East African Bribery Index Survey shows that in Burundi bribery has decreased more than last year. However, the country must work hard to eradicate it effectively as it remains a big threat in the society.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Burundian Consumers’ Association (ABUCO), a section of International (...)

11-12-2013 ■ Students from EAC countries benefit from the free movement of persons and goods. Today, they no longer pay visa fees to go to study inside EAC Partner States.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse In November 2009, Burundi and other EAC Partner States took an important step in the adoption of the (...)

11-09-2013 ■ Sharing experience, personnel and creating competitiveness are some advantages offered by the EAC to the lecturers although there are some challenges to face.–By Diane Uwimana According to Article 103 of the Treaty for Establishment of the EAC, recognising the fundamental importance of science and technology in economic development, the (...)

11-07-2013 ■ This 20th October 2013 the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has launched activities for the 2nd Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 3rd Assembly at Kigobe (Bujumbura). The main objective was to inform people about the activities of EALA during that meeting.-By Yves Didier Irakoze According to Hon. (...)

11-05-2013 ■ This 30th October 2013, a press conference has been held, in the Ministry in Charge of East African Community Affairs, to inform Burundians about the achievements and challenges Burundi should overcome for an effective EAC customs union implementation. –By Lorraine-Josiane Manishatse Since 1st July 2009 when Burundi has joined (...)

10-28-2013 ■ Burundi has hosted the army exercises gathering the EAC forces from this 13th to 23th October 2013 at Bujumbura in Muzinda Barrack. The main objective of this operation is to strengthen cooperation between EAC forces, improve the level of high fighting spirit, intervention and coordinate efforts to fight against (...)

09-30-2013 ■ EAC citizens must take all advantages offered by the community. However, Burundian people are still unaware of what is happening and don’t then benefit from the full advantages offered in the community. The Ministry in Charge of EAC Affairs calls upon everyone to contribute for bridging the gap – (...)

08-21-2013 ■ The implementation of a common passport and a single tourist visa within the EAC region is being analysed and will be probably operational very soon –by Diane Uwimana Becoming one people as well as one destiny is one of the EAC objectives to develop policies and programs aiming at (...)

08-08-2013 ■ Trade fairs take place in EAC countries but very few Burundians participate. The main cause is the lack of many of products to exhibit. However, some of them try to do their best and go to compete with other EAC partners- by Diane Uwimana Désiré Ndikumana, aged 31, is (...)