Burundi News

Two Burundi politicians killed
A group of around 15 armed men has reportedly killed two members of the ruling party in an attack in Burundi on Tuesday, the final day of a chaotic months-long electoral marathon. vne-resource.iol.co.za | 9/7/10 11:20 PM
Burundi: Skilled Labour Vital to Tourism
Human resource is often seen as one of the most important assets of tourism and hospitality organizations. allafrica.com | 9/7/10 10:33 AM
Burundi's Ethnic Groups Live to Reconcile

It has been five years since Burundi's civil war ended.A Tutsis and Hutus clashed in a conflict that lasted 13 years, leaving an estimated 300,000 dead.A But there is a longer history of ethnic violence in Burundi and a unique effort is under way to reconcile the two ethnic groups.

www.topix.net | 8/31/10 5:03 PM
Burundi's 'Peace Village' a Unique Effort to Reconcile Ethnic Groups
UN, Burundi's government set up experiment to see if Hutus, Tutsis could better understand each other by living side by side www.voanews.com | 8/31/10 1:12 PM
Burundi: New Govt Ministers Sworn in

The newly appointed government in Burundi was sworn in on Monday. It has 21 ministers instead of 26 with some ministries being grouped together.

www.topix.net | 8/31/10 1:03 AM
Burundi: New Optimism

The mood in Burundi is one of optimism. This is especially in the business world, if the pace of construction and investment both private and public is anything to go by.

www.topix.net | 8/30/10 8:53 PM
Burundi: China Supports Projects
China last week granted two donations to Burundi totalling 6.5 million U.S. dollars to support the country's development projects. allafrica.com | 8/30/10 2:55 PM
Burundi: New Optimism
The mood in Burundi is one of optimism. This is especially in the business world, if the pace of construction and investment both private and public is anything to go by. allafrica.com | 8/30/10 2:55 PM
Burundi president names government
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has named a new government following legislative elections that his ruling party swept amid an opposition boycott. vne-resource.iol.co.za | 8/30/10 11:09 AM
Pierre Nkurunziza sworn in as Burundi's President

Pierre Nkurunziza is sworn in as Burundi's President in Bujumbura, Burundi, Aug.

www.topix.net | 8/28/10 12:44 AM
Burundi: Political Antagonism Grows After Elections
The political climate is growing increasingly antagonistic in Burundi, where many of today's political parties were yesterday's rebel groups. allafrica.com | 8/27/10 2:42 PM
Burundi Facing Many Challenges as President Begins New Term

Pierre Nkurunziza, current president of Burundi and of the ruling CNDD-FDD Party, greets a supporter during his election campaign at Gatumba, outside of the capital of Burundi, Bujumbura, 24 Jun 2010 Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has been sworn into office for another term.A He was re-elected in the country's first presidential direct-vote ...

www.topix.net | 8/26/10 7:07 PM
Burundi Facing Many Challenges as President Begins New Term
Hope and optimism blend with tough issues the country must deal with as it moves ahead www.voanews.com | 8/26/10 4:55 PM
Pierre Nkurunziza sworn in as Burundi's President (3)
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Pierre Nkurunziza sworn in as Burundi's President (2)
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Pierre Nkurunziza sworn in as Burundi's President
&$ &$ Pierre Nkurunziza is sworn in as Burundi's President in Bujumbura, Burundi, Aug. 26, 2010. Nkurunziza was re-elected in the Burundian presidential elections in June winning an overwhelming votes of more than 91 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan) &$ &$【1】 &$ english.people.com.cn | 8/26/10 10:17 AM
Vice President Expected in Bujumbura
The 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.com | 8/25/10 8:11 AM
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 , ...

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 8:00 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 5:00 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 5:00 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 5:00 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 1:30 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 12:58 PM
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.com | 8/24/10 11:37 AM
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.com | 8/24/10 11:37 AM
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.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Rights Group: Burundi Security Services Tortured Opposition Politicians
Amnesty International report says politicians allegedly beaten with batons, slapped, kicked after arrest by security services www1.voanews.com | 8/23/10 5:32 PM
Rights Group: Burundi Security Services Tortured Opposition Politicians
Amnesty International report says politicians allegedly beaten with batons, slapped, kicked after arrest by security services www1.voanews.com | 8/23/10 5:32 PM
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 ...

www.topix.net | 8/23/10 2:50 PM
Amnesty calls for Burundi probe
The rights group Amnesty International has urged Burundi to investigate allegations surrounding the alleged torture of 12 opposition politicians during elections. vne-resource.iol.co.za | 8/23/10 11:11 AM
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 ...

www.topix.net | 8/23/10 10:41 AM
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.com | 8/23/10 10:26 AM
ACNS - Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

Posted On : August 20, 2010 4:26 PM Posted By : Webmaster ACNS: http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2010/8/20/ACNS4723 Related Categories: Burundi The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug.

www.topix.net | 8/21/10 7:48 AM
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.com | 8/19/10 11:50 AM
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.com | 8/19/10 9:31 AM
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.

www.topix.net | 8/19/10 8:04 AM
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.com | 8/17/10 8:46 AM
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.com | 8/17/10 6:18 AM
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.com | 8/17/10 6:18 AM
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.com | 8/16/10 10:38 PM
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.

www.topix.net | 8/16/10 1:37 PM
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.com | 8/16/10 12:39 PM
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.com | 8/16/10 12:39 PM
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.com | 8/16/10 12:38 PM
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.com | 8/16/10 8:44 AM
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.

www.topix.net | 8/16/10 12:13 AM
Burundi fest aims to train filmmakers
International News: Hope is to help build local pic industry -- The Burundi Film Festival is back, and with a mission. feedproxy.google.com | 8/14/10 9:25 PM
Burundi fest aims to train filmmakers
Weekly First Look: Hope is to help build local pic industry -- The Burundi Film Festival is back, and with a mission. feedproxy.google.com | 8/14/10 7:54 AM
Burundian journalist freed

Bujumbura - Burundian authorities freed the director of a weekly publication arrested this week on defamation charges, the journalist said on Friday.

www.topix.net | 8/13/10 1:03 PM
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.com | 8/13/10 8:22 AM

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