EALA: Artificial borders hindering development on Lake Victoria
Other legislators are pushing to enact a law that will govern all the water bodies including rivers and the Indian Ocean to safeguard the lives of people in the EAC. PHOTO| Google Earth
During a committee meeting by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) members in Arusha (Tanzania), regional law makers’ wants EAC member...
Q and A with the globe trotter Najmun Nahar
Najmun Nahar is the first Bengali woman whose mission is to travel 195 countries by road, carrying a Bangladesh flag in efforts to promote peace and humanity globally.
Winning several awards including Recipient of International Peace Torch Bearer Award, USA, Miss Earth Queen Award, FOBANA, Nassau Coliseum USA among others. She spoke to Burundi...
Why Human Trafficking is breaking up families in Burundi
Most of the
young girls and women from Burundi who are trafficked to Asian countries hoping
for a greener pasture end up in life threatening conditions. PHOTO| Burundi Times
Timothy Niyonkuru a 28 year old
Burundian and a father of a two year old Jaquelin, his wife was in 2017
intercepted and detained by the Burundian police while...
The World’s Most Powerful Passports In 2025, According To Henley Index
In 2025, Singapore has reclaimed its crown as the world’s most powerful passport with visa-free access to an extraordinary 195 of the 227 global destinations included in the list.
As reliable as fireworks at midnight to ring in January 1st, the new year also brings with it the annual results of the Henley Passport Index....
Nsabiyumva’s recovery journey from drug addiction
Eric Nsabiyumva, 46 years old former drug addict, narrates his story on drug substance abuse and how he overcame it.
Creating an association to help addicted individuals from overcoming the nightmare, the mission now is to create a drug free society.
The national coordinator of BAPUD (Burundi Association of People who...
Rights Group: Street Children in Burundi Face ‘Inhumane’ Conditions
A Burundian rights group has accused the government of failing to protect street children, citing poor conditions
Dynamic thought-leaders to feature at FORBES Woman Africa
For the 5th edition of this globally-renowned event, panellists and speakers will engage with the impactful 2020 theme. PHOTO| FORBES WOMAN AFRICA
Africa’s most dynamic thought-leaders, industry
game-changers and icons of social activism are set to feature at the exclusive
FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit presented by Mastercard (#LWS2020KZN)
and hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal government...
Q&A with Pierre Nkurikiye, the Artist
Pierre Nkurikiye aka Cinjire is a 44 year old Burundian, a father and a devoted Christian. He is an artist song writer, singer, actor and author. He is also a communication advisor and the spokesperson of ministry of home affairs, community development and public security in Burundi.
He is currently pursuing for a PhD...
Second Burundi Manufacturers and Trade Fair kicks off in Bujumbura
Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza officially launching the Trade Fair in Bujumbura on 13/June/2019. PHOTO|FILE: Burundi State House.
The second edition of the Burundi manufactures and trade fair was officially opened this Thursday in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura, the fair was launched by president Pierre Nkurunziza at Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika.