SADC: 16 civilians killed by M23 rebels
In a statement released by the South African Development Community (SADC), at least 16 people were killed in what it said was a deliberate target of innocent civilians by the M23 rebel group.
“The Southern African Development Community (SADC) strongly condemn the horrific attacks by M23 rebels on the Mugunga Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp...
Ndayishimiye: Public servants need to change
As Burundi marked the Labour Day under the theme “Let’s work so as everyone reap what they sow”, president Evariste Ndayishimiye was yet again critical to public servants whom he said were not innovative and only depended on monthly salaries.
“Most of the public servants are like domestic workers or maids who only wait...
Kenya and Tanzania resolve poultry trade disputes
In a meeting held at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, Kenya and Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between the two partner states.
The meeting which took place from 29th to 30th April, 2024 brought together veterinary authorities from both countries with...
Malaria remains the leading cause of deaths in Burundi
As the would celebrates World Malaria Day, the Burundi ministry of health in a statement said that despite the decline of malaria cases in the country,
NTBs to be reported via phones in Burundi
Burundi cross-border traders and officials will now start using a mobile application to report trade barriers.
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and TradeMark Africa’s (TMA) Burundi Programme conducted a two-day training on Non-Tarriff Barriers (NTBs) for Burundi’s cross border trade participants who included customs officials, border police, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and representatives...
World Bank: Connecting 300 million to electricity by 2030 in Africa
The World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group announced on Wednesday April 17th 2024 the partnering on an ambitious effort to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030.
In a press statement released by the World Bank, The World Bank Group will work to connect 250 million...
Burundi: Media Organizations call for the release of a detained journalist
A Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza who works for a local media house in Burundi was arrested since last Saturday April, 13th, 2024 according to a joint statement issued by various organizations of media professionals that included the Burundi Press House and the Association of female journalists in Burundi.
“We organizations of media professionals gathered...
world’s 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap
Despite their high potential to advance global prosperity, one-half of the world’s 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time in this century, a new World Bank report has found. Taking full advantage of their younger populations, their rich natural resources, and their abundant solar-energy potential can...
COMESA warns member states to avoid purchase of a cough syrup
In a statement issued by the COMESA Competition Commission this Saturday 13 April 2024, warned COMESA member states to avoid purchasing or using of the Benylin paedeiatric cough syrup 100ml batch No.329304 manufactured by Joshnson & Johnson (PTY) South Africa after detection of of high levels of Diethylene glycol.
“In this regard, pursuant to...
Burundi moves to implement $372 million hydropower project
The Burundi minister of infrastructure Dieudonné Dukundane presented to the Senate a bill ratifying additional financing agreement for the Jiji, and Mulembwe hydroelectric project by Burundi on Tuesday 10th April in Bujumbura.
According to the Infrastructure minister, the additional financing is estimated at $102 million of which $50 million will be disbursed by the...