Ndayishimiye on Ukraine Crisis: Burundi will remain neutral
Burundi president Evariste Ndayishimiye made clear of his country’s position on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine that erupted early this year.
President Evariste Ndayishimiye while addressing the journalists in the state house last week was asked whether Russia’s donation of fuel to the country could jeopardize the country’s relation with the European...
WHO chief censored on China’s internet after calling zero-Covid unsustainable
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) is being censored on China's internet after questioning the sustainability of the country's zero-Covid policy.
The censorship on Weibo and WeChat, China's two largest social media platforms, targets WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' comments that expressed rare disagreement with Beijing's policies.
"When we...
Mixed reaction as netizens hails, bashes Miss Burundi pageant
Burundi netizens hailed, slammed the Miss Burundi beauty pageant after the grande finale revealed Ngaruko Kelly Michelle as the winner of the 2022 beauty pageant.
The netizens organized a twitter space to debate on the organization and the criteria in place for the incumbent Burundi beauty pageant.
“We are gathered here...
Afghan media decries increased violations as world marks press freedom day
The media in Afghanistan has voiced concerns over increased attacks on the freedom of expression. The head of the Afghan Independent Journalists Association Hujatullah Mujadid said the increased restrictions was a major violation of rights.
"We are celebrating May 3 as more than 40 per cent of our media outlets have been closed. Around...
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...
EAC hits $2.6 billion worth of exports to European Union
The East African Business Council (EABC) this week announced that East African countries export to the European Union hit $2.6 billion in 2020 despite the challenges the region faced during the covid-19 pandemic.
The CEO of the EABC John Bosco Kalisa during a meeting with the ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Tanzania...
Burundi Says 10 Troops Killed In Attack on AU Base In Somalia
Nairobi (AFP), May 4 – Ten Burundian peacekeepers were killed in a ferocious attack by Al-Shabaab jihadists on an African Union base in Somalia, Burundi’s army said Wednesday, the deadliest targeting AU forces in the country since 2015.
Twenty-five soldiers were also wounded in Tuesday’s assault on the camp in central Somalia and five are...
Q and A with Line Curie Muco Burundi’s first female sports journalist
46 year old Line Curie Muco is the first Burundian female sports journalist, she spoke to Burundi Times’ Joella Nticiteretse on her long journey in journalism and how it shaped her life when she was in early 20’s.
What pushed you in to covering sports as a journalist?Honestly speaking I have never thought of covering...
Kenya’s expressway charges increases by 16 percent
Kenyans will pay more to use the new Expressway covering a stretch of 26 kilometers from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Westlands with an extension on both sides, after the rates were adjusted up by 16 per cent in what is attributed to the dollar exchange.
The modern road was put up at the cost of Sh88 billion...
EU demands ‘proper answer’ over detained staffer in China
The European Union has demanded a "proper answer" from Chinese authorities over the arrest of a local employee at its Beijing mission who has been held for eight months.
The EU Delegation in China staffer was detained by police in September 2021, the bloc confirmed in an emailed statement.
"Despite multiple...