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Vice President Expected in BujumburaThe vice president of Angola, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos is awaited in Bujumbura, Burundi, where he will attend the swear-in ceremony of Pierre Nkurunzinza as the president after his re-election last June.
AllAfrica | 25-Aug-2010 10:11
VEEP expected in Bujumbura, Burundi for President Nkurunziza's inauguration
Vice President George Kunda, is tomorrow expected in Bujumbura the capital city of Burundi to represent the Zambian republican President Rupiah Banda at the inauguration... >> Read full article: http://www.lusakatimes.com/?p=28883 Opinions expressed by visitors to Zambia Online are not necessarily shared by Zambia Online or Moneynet Enterprises , ...
Topix.net | 24-Aug-2010 22:00
Burundi: Union Petitions the President Over Detained Journalist Kavumbagu
The Union of Burundi Journalists (UBJ) on Friday 20 August 2010 sent a written petition to the president of the Republic, Nkuruzinza, asking him to personally intervene and free journalist John Claude Kavumbagu, who has been languishing in Mpimba central remand prison since early July this year.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 19:00
Burundi: Investigate Those Accused of Torturing Opposition Politicians
Burundian authorities must investigate allegations that state security officials tortured 12 opposition politicians during the country's recent elections, Amnesty International said today.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 19:00
Burundi: Anglican Church Celebrates 75 Years
The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug. 14-15 weekend with a service of thanksgiving and prayer at St. Luke's Cathedral in Gitega and a service of Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church in Buhiga.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 19:00
Burundi: Investigate Those Accused of Torturing Opposition Politicians
Burundian authorities must investigate allegations that state security officials tortured 12 opposition politicians during the country’s recent elections, Amnesty International said today.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 15:30
Nation to Improve Revenue Collection
Mr Kieran Holmes is the Commissioner General of Burundi's Revenue Authority (OBR). East African Business Week's Walter Isenged held an exclusive interview with Mr. Holmes in Bujumbura Burundi. Below are excerpts.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 14:58
Burundi: Miss Burundi Third Edition is Underway
The third edition of Miss Burundi is underway in Bujumbura, organised by journalists turned event organiser and owner of the Miss Burundi franchise Chantal Inamahoro.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 13:37
Burundians Reign in Beach Volleyball Contest
FLAVIER Ndamukunda and Jean Luc Mbonyuwontuma's beach volleyball dominance was finally halted on Sunday reports Ostine Arinaitwe.
AllAfrica | 24-Aug-2010 12:04
Global minerals, arms smuggling networks fuel DR Congo conflict - " UN report
Minerals and arms smuggling worth millions of dollars persists in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo despite international sanctions, fuelling rebel strength despite national army operations, and army and rebel soldiers continue to kill civilians, according to a new United Nations report that calls on the Security Council to take action to ...
Topix.net | 23-Aug-2010 16:50
Burundi must investigate those accused of torturing opposition politicians
Download the Flash Player to see this video. Embed: How the recent elections signalled a step backwards in Burundi's fight to end torture © Amnesty International/Martina Bacigalupo 23 August 2010 Burundian authorities must investigate allegations that state security officials tortured 12 opposition politicians during the country's recent ...
Topix.net | 23-Aug-2010 12:41
Local Teams Fail to Impress in Burundi
It might be a result earned at the Fiba Zone V Club Championships in Bujumbura, Burundi but Miracle Eagles will want to feel that it counts when they return home this weekend. On Thursday, Miracle nicked MTN-Fuba League champions Kyambogo Warriors 59-56 for their second victory of the annual regional tournament. Chasing a maiden play-off appearance, Miracle, who signed star Stephen Omony earlier just over a month ago, will be boosted by the result.
AllAfrica | 23-Aug-2010 12:26
Uganda: KCC Shines in Burundi as Kyambogo Warriors Exit
KCC Leopards gave Ugandans something to be proud about when they registered the country's second win by beating Tanzania's Jeshi Stars 71-68 on Tuesday evening at the Zone V club championships in Bujumbura.
AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2010 13:50
Burundi: Journalists Face Legal Action And Trumped-Up Charges
A Burundian journalist critical of state security forces faces life in prison if convicted, after being arrested and charged with treason on 17 July, report Human Rights Watch, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A month later, another journalist was arrested, imprisoned and charged with defamation after writing an article about government corruption, says Journaliste en danger (JED).
AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2010 11:31
Chinese envoy to attend Burundian president's inauguration ceremony
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun will attend the inauguration ceremony of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Aug.
Topix.net | 19-Aug-2010 10:04
As Kigali to Tour Burundi for Preseason
Rwanda's national women league champions, AS Kigali will play two friendly matches against Burundian giants Le Colombe and Etoile football Club as part of their preparation for the start of the new season which is scheduled to start in October.
AllAfrica | 17-Aug-2010 10:46
Burundi, Uganda to Spice Beach Volleyball Tourney
Uganda and Burundi are set to spice up this year's edition of the Beach volleyball tournament that is scheduled to take place this weekend in Rubavu.
AllAfrica | 17-Aug-2010 08:18
Burundi's Pinnacle, an Eco-Friendly Paradise
Mr. David Sunstrum came with his wife to Burundi in 1980 years ago came with the Bahai faith ministries and for the first 13 years built and run three schools, notably, Ecole International.
AllAfrica | 17-Aug-2010 00:38
Kagame, Nkurunziza meet on security
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has met with his Burundian counterpart Pierre Nkurunziza in southern Rwanda over "security issues" and "regional co-operation", Kagame's office said in a statement.
Topix.net | 16-Aug-2010 15:37
Burundi Only State to Ratify Cluster Arms Pact
As the Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force this month, Burundi will occupy pride of place as the only East African state to have ratified the international pact.
AllAfrica | 16-Aug-2010 14:39
Burundi: As Democracy is Buried, EAC Hides Its Head in the Sand
John, 35, the youth leader of UPD, the Union for Peace and Development, was arrested by Burundi intelligence in early June and accused of being a security threat to the state.
AllAfrica | 16-Aug-2010 14:38
Burundi: Editor Released Provisionally After Being Held for Two Days On Libel Charge
Reporters Without Borders welcomes yesterday's provisional release of Thierry Ndayishimiye, the editor of the weekly Arc-en-ciel, after two days in pre-trial detention in Bujumbura on a charge of libelling the head of the national water and power company, REGIDESO.
AllAfrica | 16-Aug-2010 10:44
A mixed verdict in Rwanda
Rwanda's Paul Kagame has won a second term as president. Having ruled the war-torn country since 1994, and claiming - quite rightfully - to have ushered in a period of peace after civil war and genocide, he had been expected to win another election.
Topix.net | 16-Aug-2010 02:13
Burundian journalist freed
Bujumbura - Burundian authorities freed the director of a weekly publication arrested this week on defamation charges, the journalist said on Friday.
Topix.net | 13-Aug-2010 15:03
IFJ Calls for the Release of a Second Journalist Imprisoned
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for immediate and unconditional release of Thierry Ndayishimiye, Director and Publisher of the private weekly magazine Arc-en-ciel, who was arrested on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 and detained at the central prison of Mpimba in Bujumbura, capital of Burundi.
AllAfrica | 13-Aug-2010 10:22
Urgent Call to Free Journalist Facing Life in Prison
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Eastern Africa Journalists Association (EAJA), have expressed deep concern about the campaign of intimidation against media by the government of Burundi and have called for charges against a leading journalist to be dropped.
AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2010 13:20
Burundi: 2nd editor arrested in less than a month
Burundian police on Tuesday arrested Thierry Ndayishimiye, chief editor of the private weekly Arc-en-Ciel, on defamation charges related to a story about alleged government corruption. Ndayishimiye is the second Burundian editor to be jailed in less than a month.
AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2010 23:34
Burundi: Opposition to Run Outside Parliament for Next Five Years
Burundi's main opposition bloc, the Democratic Alliance for Change, has announced it will form an extra-parliamentary opposition for the next five years. The announcement follows the group's decision last month to boycott the whole electoral process in Burundi in protest at poll rigging.
AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2010 22:01
BURUNDI: HIV-positive people struggling for treatment of opportunistic infections
Thousands of Burundians living with HIV are failing to obtain drugs to treat opportunistic infections since a system to provide them with free medical care has come to an end.
Topix.net | 11-Aug-2010 16:08
Burundi: Journalists Protest Treason Charges
The Federation of African Journalists , the International Federation of Journalists and the Eastern Africa Journalists Association , have expressed deep concern about the campaign of intimidation against media by the government of Burundi and have called for charges against a leading journalist to be dropped.
Topix.net | 11-Aug-2010 16:08
Burundi: Online Newspaper Editor Arrested On Treason Charge
Reporters Without Borders is concerned about Jean-Claude Kavumbagu, the editor of the online newspaper Net Press. Arrested while on his way to work on 17 July, he is being held on a charge of treason because of a 12 July article about the possibility of Burundi being the next target for a terrorist attack by the Somali Islamist group Al-Shabaab.
AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2010 15:01
Burundi: Journalists Protest Treason Charges
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Eastern Africa Journalists Association (EAJA), have expressed deep concern about the campaign of intimidation against media by the government of Burundi and have called for charges against a leading journalist to be dropped.
AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2010 14:51
Burundi: HIV-Positive People Struggling for Treatment
Thousands of Burundians living with HIV are failing to obtain drugs to treat opportunistic infections since a system to provide them with free medical care has come to an end.
AllAfrica | 11-Aug-2010 14:16
BURUNDI: HIV-positive people struggling for treatment of opportunistic infections
BUJUMBURA Wednesday, August 11, 2010 (IRIN) - Thousands of Burundians living with HIV are failing to obtain drugs to treat opportunistic infections since a system to provide them with free medical care has come to an end.
irinnews.org | 11-Aug-2010 10:19
Armed gang sacks Burundi villages
A group of around 50 unidentified gunmen raided two villages outside the Burundi capital overnight, destroying homes and stealing money and goods, an army spokesperson said on Monday.
Topix.net | 10-Aug-2010 14:04
AFRICA/RWANDA - Brief Historical Overview of Rwanda
Rwanda, a landlocked country located in central Africa, has a surface area of 26, 338 km sq and 9.7 million inhabitants.
Topix.net | 10-Aug-2010 13:05
Burundi: Six Opposition Party Members Arrested
Police in Burundi have arrested six members of an opposition group whose leader fled the country two weeks ago apparently fearing for his life the party announced on Monday.
Topix.net | 10-Aug-2010 01:46
Six Opposition Party Members Arrested
Police in Burundi have arrested six members of an opposition group whose leader fled the country two weeks ago apparently fearing for his life the party announced on Monday.
AllAfrica | 10-Aug-2010 00:49
Inverclyde Hospital Donates Medical Supplies to Burundi
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Topix.net | 09-Aug-2010 20:42
AFRICA: Adaptation strategy hit parade
JOHANNESBURG Monday, August 09, 2010 (IRIN) - Crops that mature faster and are tolerant of more frequent and intense droughts top the list of how most countries adapt their food production to climate change, says a new paper.
irinnews.org | 09-Aug-2010 12:39
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Professor Ibrahim Gambari, UN/AU Joint Special Representat ive in Darfur, has met Sudan's Minister of the Interior, Ibrahim Hamid and sever a l top defence and police officials to discuss the situation in the Internally Di s placed Persons camp in Kalma, Southern Darfur.
Topix.net | 08-Aug-2010 16:35
Burundi recognises party leader
Burundi's government has recognised the new head of the main opposition party after the former leader, an ex-rebel chief, was deposed by dissident party cadres, a letter released on Thursday showed.
Topix.net | 06-Aug-2010 02:31
Uganda Pays Compensation for 1986 Alliance with Armed Rebels
President Museveni's government is paying $14.2 million (about Shs31.3 billion) to the Burundi government as compensation for material and financial support offered to the National Resistance Army (NRA) before the rebel group seized power in 1986.
AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2010 00:26
Govt pays Burundi Shs30b for aiding NRA
By Benon Herbert Oluka President Museveni's government is paying $14.2 million to the Burundi government as compensation for material and financial support offered to the National Resistance Army before the rebel group seized power in 1986.
Topix.net | 05-Aug-2010 22:26
Rwanda's election : President Paul Kagame under scrutiny
Rwanda's controversial president is sure to be re-elected. But arguments will persist over whether he is still doing more good than harm Kigali IN AN election marred by murder, censorship and a dearth of meaningful opposition, Paul Kagame, the incumbent, is set to win 90% of the vote on a large turnout.
Topix.net | 05-Aug-2010 18:21
'I watched in horror but could do nothing'
A Burundian refugee was beaten up in an apparent xenophobic attack on a train near Claremont station, and later died in hospital.
AllAfrica | 04-Aug-2010 11:30