01-10-2017 ■ “Prices of transport have significantly increased since Sunday on 8th January. I make a round trip from Bujumbura to Muramvya every weekend to see my family as I work far from them. On Sunday evening, on my way back to Bujumbura, I paid BIF 5000 from Muramvya to Bujumbura (...)

01-07-2017 ■ The police seized a large quantity of counterfeit, illegal or smuggled products in Burundi, a new report has revealed. The December seizure was the result of cooperation between police forces in East Africa designed to tackle transnational crime. In a press release published Friday 6 January, the Director General (...)

12-26-2016 ■ President Pierre Nkurunziza announced prosecutions against the African Union in compensation for Burundian troops in Somalia. Written by Agnès Ndirubusa and Christian Bigirimana. Translated by Pierre Emmanuel Ngendakumana “Burundians have got a gift, that of engaging in legal proceedings and not letting go of the case”, said President Pierre (...)

11-06-2014 ■ Many health centers in Burundi lack the appropriate equipment to help resuscitate newborn babies. LifeNet International made the equipment available and trained health professionals on its use.-By Yves Didier Irakoze The first minute after a baby is born is known as the ‘Golden Minute’, which provides the best chance (...)

10-30-2014 ■ The site of Jerusalem, Kigwena commune where returnees from Tanzania live, was granted a public tab to prevent cholera. -By J.Berchmans Siboniyo A new public tab and tens of houses at Gashasha hill were opened on Friday 24 October to prevent cholera infection. Toilets and kitchens were also built. (...)

10-08-2014 ■ The deadline for signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the East African Community passed on Wednesday October 1st, without an approved contract.–Yves Didier Irakoze and Jojanneke Spoor Despite news reports that the EAC had signed the EPA ahead of the deadline, an EU representative (...)

09-18-2014 ■ September 13th is the international day dedicated to first aid. The Red Cross Burundi is eager to train as many volunteers in first aid as possible. This year is devoted to sensitization; introducing first aid to all Burundians by explaining its importancein the community.-J.Berchmans Siboniyo The day was celebrated (...)

02-26-2014 ■ « I›ll spend my holidays in Burundi. “Where?” – “Burundi?”Ah. In which country is that again? “It’s sad because in Germany many people have never heard about Burundi. So, how do you describe it? – By Luisa Wawrzinek Burundi is a country, where, “today” literally means the same thing (...)