10-18-2019 ■ During the presentation of the achievements of the last three months this October 18th, the Chairman of Burundi Media Regulator-CNC has said media worked in compliance with the law despite some slight mistakes. “In general, we have realized that different media in Burundi work in accordance with the law (...)

10-18-2019 ■ “Burundi attained a remarkable success in reducing HIV associated morbidity, mortality and transmission as well as improving the quality of life of people living with HIV,” said Thaddée Ndikumana, Minister of Health, at a public conference on productive health, organized on 17 October. According to him, people living with (...)

10-17-2019 ■ The National Media Regulatory-CNC this Wednesday presented a code of conduct to the Burundian media for the 2020 elections. Some media professionals say they were not consulted during its preparation. “Every media organization operating in Burundi must comply with this code of conduct for the 2020 electoral process,” says (...)

10-17-2019 ■ Unidentified people have painted the office the opposition party CNL with used lubricating oil in Buhindo area in Mugwi Commune of Cibitoke Province in the north western Burundi. “In the morning of October 16, we found our office painted in black,” says CNL member adding that it was coated (...)

10-17-2019 ■ At a workshop held this October 16th, the Chairperson of Fontaine Isoko-a local NGO has said the latter will support the government to implement New Deal to improve the development and peace policies for countries affected by conflicts. “We are waiting for instructions and recommendations to support the government (...)

10-11-2019 ■ Donatien Manirampa, Director General of the Agency for Regulatory and Control of Telecommunications in Burundi-ARCT says about 53% of Burundians are in possession of cell phones, but only around 10% of them have access to internet. “The internet penetration rate remains low due to the telecommunication antennas installed in (...)

10-10-2019 ■ While the World celebrates the International Day of Disability on every October 9th, Burundians living with disabilities still face some challenges like access to information, transport, buildings, health care… Adélaide Nyigina, Chairperson for the Union of people living with disabilities in Burundi-UPHB has said the rights for people living (...)

10-09-2019 ■ In a meeting with media officials, CENI and CNC on October 8th, the Ministry of Communication and Media has said broadcast of hatred messages and political militancy during the 2018 referendum vote are among many other mistakes that were made by media and journalists. “Some journalists did not go (...)

10-04-2019 ■ On the occasion of the celebration of the Day of Blind People, Daniel Ntiranyibagira, the first blind student to study at the university says the lack of materials for studies and money for daily survival is among the many challenges he is faced with. Daniel Ntiranyibagira, Chairman of the (...)

10-04-2019 ■ “590 Burundian refugees have been voluntarily repatriated from Tanzania this October 3,” says Nestor Bimenyimana, Director General in charge of repatriation at the Ministry of the Interior. The process of voluntary repatriation of Burundian refugees sheltered in Tanzania has been ongoing since 2017, he adds. These returnees are accommodated (...)