Burundi's Bumpy Road to the 2015 Polls
Updated: Fri 2 Nov, 10:40 am
While significant gains have been made, civil society and the opposition are worried about security and governance issues that could derail the country ahead of the poll. read more »
Burundi Leaps Ahead in Educational Progress
Updated: Mon 17 Sep, 08:16 am
A report by the United Nations has revealed that Burundi topped the list of countries making the greatest strides in education, despite its status as one of the poorest countries in the world. read more »
Burundi: Escalation of Political Violence
Updated: Fri 4 May, 05:38 am 2012
Many people have been killed in political attacks, the killings, some by state agents and members of the ruling party, others by armed opposition groups, reflect widespread impunity, the inability of … read more »
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The construction of the Gibe III Dam, the world’s fourth largest hydropower project, has raised concerns that more than half a million people’s livelihoods in Ethiopia and ... Read more »
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A report by the African Development Bank says that if a monetary union is achieved, it will benefit in a greater macroeconomic convergence in the region. Read more »
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In countries ranging from Ethiopia and Burundi to Egypt and the Gambia, journalists are being jailed for long prison terms, arrested and even assaulted while interviewing ... Read more »
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African countries have been ranked high on global index for harbouring the world's saddest people. Read more »
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An opposition politician, Roger Lumbala, has reportedly become a member of M23, a group responsible for some of the violence in the eastern part of the country. Read more »
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Immigration officers in Arusha have impounded a lorry which was allegedly ferrying 100 Ethiopian immigrants through Longido district. Read more »
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Only citizens living in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda will be allowed to register as voters due to logistical concerns, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries ... Read more »
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Following his re-election, President Earnest Bai Koroma has called on all political parties in the country to join in the "ongoing development and transformation", saying the time ... Read more »
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The Port of Dar es Salaam has acquired four new cranes, a move the Tanzania Port Authority has said should result in decongestion and enhanced efficiency. Read more »
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The private sector though it's foundation chair, Gideon Badagawa has lauded the government for it's effort to ratify the Comesa Free Trade Area saying it will open up huge markets ... Read more »
