Women in Africa face widespread discrimination in family laws
Discrimination against women and girls remains widespread in family laws across Africa according to the latest report released by Equality Now.
“Analysis of twenty African countries reveals gender inequality in marriage, divorce, custody, and property rights is being perpetuated by sex discrimination institutionalized within legal systems and customary laws.,” the report from Equality Now...
Burundi accuses Rwanda as the latest attack injures 38
The spokesperson of the Burundi ministry of Interior and public security, Pierre Nkurikiye this Saturday May 11th revealed that atleast 38
Grenade attack leaves dozens injured in Bujumbura
Grenade attack in the city center in Bujumbura has left dozens injured
Be real – Harry Kane’s trophy curse had no chance against Madrid’s voodoo
An atrocious error from Manuel Neuer paved the way for yet another incredible comeback from the kings of Europe.
Just when you think Real Madrid are out of the Champions League, they drag themselves back in. On Wednesday, for the umpteenth time in their long and illustrious history, the kings of Europe turned around a...
Burundi floods leaves 29 dead
The El Niño phenomenon caused torrential rains, floods and landslides, has affected more than 237,000, leaving 42,000 displaced according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
“29 dead and 175 people injured, since the start of the rainy season in September 2023. Women are mostly affected,” a press release from...
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...