09-04-2019 ■ In the workshop held on September 3rd, the Burundian Minister of Good Governance has said Burundi has achieved good results in the fight against corruption. Jeanne d’Arc Kagayo, Burundian Minister of Good Governance says several new administrative and judicial institutions have been created to combat corruption and corruption-related crimes. (...)

09-03-2019 ■ “The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) will only find the truth about the crimes committed in Burundi when the population in general and sociopolitical actors in particular agree to offer testimonies, to say what they saw, what they did and what they experienced. This is the major dimension to (...)

09-03-2019 ■ Félix Manirakiza, CNL party representative in Gihanga commune in Bubanza western province says unknown people have destroyed the CNL party office which was about to be opened on 30 August. . He says investigations are underway to identify those who vandalized the party office. Mr. Manirakiza accuses the youth (...)

09-02-2019 ■ A week after the “ceasefire” agreed upon by political party leaders and governors, many meetings are being held to block political intolerance in the country. But the lull is not total as evidenced by clashes that occurred in Burenza locality a few days ago. At least one person died (...)

08-30-2019 ■ Félix Manirakiza, a CNL party representative in Gihanga commune of Bubanza western province, says it was around 10 a.m. when a group of the Imbonerakure- youth affiliated to the ruling party turned up and started destabilizing the activities of opening officially the new party office. “CNL party was about (...)

08-30-2019 ■ The Truth and Reconciliation Commission-CVR has held a two-day meeting from August 29 for women affiliated to the National Women’s Forum. Speakers expressed their concerns over the protection of witnesses who recounted what happened or showed the commission mass graves in which are buried victims of crimes committed in (...)

08-29-2019 ■ Abel Gashatsi, Chairman of UPRONA party says the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement still plays a crucial role in the preservation of peace and security throughout the country 19 years after it was signed. “Leaders should continue respecting it as we are approaching the 2020 elections,” he says adding (...)

08-29-2019 ■ Tensions are running high between members of the ruling party CNDD-FDD and those of the National Congress for Freedom [CNL] opposition party in Mubimbi commune. At least one person has been killed and 10 others wounded since 25 August. Two days after the clashes which erupted in the night (...)

08-28-2019 ■ Pascal Barandagiye, Minister of Home Affairs has said the Burundian government expects to receive all Burundian refugees living in Tanzania by 31 December. “We expect to welcome 2000 refugees per week from September to 31 December,” says Minister Barandagiye after undertaking a two-day visit in Nduta and Mtendeli refugee (...)

08-26-2019 ■ Two bars, Nganda Relax located on Mwaro Avenue and Mubandi Bar situated on MAO Avenue, in INSS neighborhood in Rohero area of Bujumbura city caught fire on Monday, August 26th. The fire broke out at Nganda Relax Bar around noon. Afterwards, it quickly spread inside the bar. The owner (...)