Flood victims gets charity for Ramadan, calls for more
As Muslims marked fifteen days into fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, an organized group of Muslims in Bujumbura arranged and provided food for last year’s flood victims who were left stranded and government relocated them to Maramvya in the outskirts of the Bujumbura.
“During Ramadan, we help those in need by donating...
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...
Top five regrets of the dying
A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?
There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled...
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Four Burundian journalists to remain behind bars after appeal
As part of the ruling the four journalists were fined 1 million Burundian francs. PHOTO| FILE.
Four Burundian journalists are expected to serve 2 years and six months sentence after being found guilty of threatening the internal security of the country.
This comes after the defendant appealed to the court...
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...
Street children, beggars given ultimatum off the streets
Burundi government has issued an ultimatum for street children and beggars to be off the streets in a two weeks’ time, the statement from the ministry of solidarity indicated that legal measures will be taken on whoever will be found begging on the streets after the given period.
“To Burundians and non-nationals who’ve got...
Prominent business man found dead in Bujumbura
The deceased is mostly known for his Forex Bureau business in Bujumbura.
A prominent business man in Burundi Simbananiye Jackson aka Kirahwata was found dead in the early hours of Thursday morning at avenue de Imprimerie located in Bujumbura.
According to Burundi public security spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye the deceased was abducted...
Government calls on Burundian Youths to drink what they can afford
Last month Bujumbura mayor and the governor of Burundi’s new capital Gitega imposed a ‘curfew’ on bars. PHOTO| FILE
The Burundian government warned youths in the country over drinking alcohol beyond their financial capacity, this comes after a meeting between security officials met last week to assess and determine measures that will guarantee...
Burundi, the land of Milk and Honey
Burundi also known as the Land of honey and milk is an east African Country covered by greens pastures, beautiful lakes and spring waters.
The first feeling that someone would get once visiting the country is the freshness of the air that Mother Nature provides in the land.
The tropical rain...