Bujumbura
Politics

CNL opposition party refused to establish communal office in Gatumba
07-26-2019
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In the night of July 24, a grenade was thrown in a house recently rented by CNL, an opposition, in Mushasha I locality of Gatumba area in Mutimbuzi commune of Bujumbura province. The house was supposed to serve as CNL party office in that commune. Sources on the spot (...)
Economy

Burundi needs more processing factories, says First Vice President
07-25-2019
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During the official opening ceremonies of “Made in Burundi” trade fair which took place at Communauté Héllénique de Bujumbura on July 24th, Burundi First Vice President has called for more investment in local factories. “Everybody should do their best so that we can transform our harvest into long-lasting products (...)
Society

Critical water shortage in some Bujumbura neighborhoods
07-25-2019
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There has been a remarkable shortage of water in Kanyosha and Kamenge neighborhoods of Bujumbura city since the past few days. People fear the outbreak of some diseases if nothing is done. In some localities of Bujumbura city, people hardly get clean water. Public and private taps have run (...)
Politics

CNL party denounces persecution of its member in Bujumbura
07-24-2019
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Aimable Ndayishimiye, a member of the National Congress for Freedom-CNL was found in a critical condition in the morning of 23 July near CNL office in Buterere neighborhood of Bujumbura city. “He was seriously tortured and injured. He is now receiving treatment”, says Térence Manirambona, spokesperson for CNL party. (...)
Security

CNL party denounces persecution of its member in Bujumbura
07-24-2019
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Aimable Ndayishimiye, a member of the National Congress for Freedom-CNL was found in a critical condition in the morning of 23 July near CNL office in Buterere neighborhood of Bujumbura city. “He was seriously tortured and injured. He is now receiving treatment”, says Térence Manirambona, spokesperson for CNL party. (...)
Economy

Over 50 restaurants temporarily closed at Bujumbura City Market
07-18-2019
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More than 50 restaurants located along Bujumbura City Market commonly known as ‘Chez Sion’ were closed in the morning of July 17. Restaurant owners have implemented the decision of the Bujumbura Mayor to close restaurants and bar that neither have drinking water nor toilets. “We have not opened restaurants (...)
Health

Shortage of “Class” condoms in Bujumbura
07-13-2019
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The Shortage of “Class” condoms has been observed in the Burundian capital for months. People who prefer this brand don’t know the cause of this shortage. “Nobody has informed us,” says U.K, a young man living in Bwiza neighborhood, in the center of Bujumbura. In this locality, customers complain (...)
Health

Health Ministry reports over 100 cases of cholera within two months
07-12-2019
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Cholera disease has been reported in Bujumbura City and Cibitoke western province since last June. The Ministry of Health says measures have been taken to prevent the spread of this disease. “113 cases of cholera were recorded from June 5 to July 9, 2019 in Bujumbura city and in (...)
Transports

Bujumbura residents worried about fuel shortage
07-10-2019
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The residents of Bujumbura city have been facing a fuel shortage since the past three days. Several fuel stations are closed while others dispense fuel for only a few hours a day. Vehicles form endless queues to be supplied with fuel. Taxi men and bus drivers complain that this (...)
Politics

CVR applauds decision to change some public infrastructure names
07-04-2019
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission [CVR] applauds the measure taken by President Pierre Nkurunziza to give names of some personalities who marked the Burundian history to public infrastructures and historic places. In a press conference held on 2 July, Pierre Claver Ndayicariye, CVR Chairman said “the President decision aims (...)