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07/08/2024

Monkeypox outbreak in Burundi, 37 cases recorded.

Health officials reported 37 monkeypox out of 193 diagnosed. No death yet.

The Ministry of Public Health confirmed the first cases of Monkeypox on the 25th of July 2024.

Two days before, analysis of three samples from suspected cases tested positive at the Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Kamenge, Hôpital militaire de Kamenge and at the Health District of Isare.

Polycarpe Ndayikeza, spokesman for the Ministry of Health, reported as of Thursday 1 August, 22 cases of monkeypox had already been recorded, with no deaths.

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07/08/2024

Poverty as a root of children trafficking
Almost half of Burundi’s population is under 18, and 30% of teenagers are out of school, facing increasing challenges due to economic instability, mobility and limited educational opportunities, exposing them to an increased risk of human trafficking.

“Many children flee their homes and end up exploited in the informal economy, where it is even more difficult to trace them while they are highly exposed to multiple risks of violence”, col. Epitace MASUMBUKO, President of the Commission for Consultation and Monitoring on the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons.

Rising inflation, socio-economic hardship and global events, as well as the effects of climate change, pushed many young people into essential resources deprivation.

Details >>> https://shorturl.at/OXcKn

05/08/2024

In developing countries, including Burundi, one child in four is forced into child labour, exploitation and trafficking, according to International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Almost half of Burundi’s population is under 18, and 30% of teenagers are out of school, facing increasing challenges due to economic instability, mobility and limited educational opportunities, exposing them to an increased risk of human trafficking.

“Many children flee their homes and end up exploited in the informal economy, where it is even more difficult to trace them while they are highly exposed to multiple risks of violence”, col. Epitace MASUMBUKO, President of the Commission for Consultation and Monitoring on the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons.

Rising inflation, socio-economic hardship and global events, as well as the effects of climate change, pushed many young people into essential resources deprivation.

It exposes them to an increased risk of human trafficking especially in Burundi where child trafficking embeds in forced begging, sexual exploitation and forced labour, and also extends to neighbouring countries such as Tanzania.

Details >> https://shorturl.at/UgNLY

04/08/2024

Nile Council of Ministers confirm Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement, enters into force.
All Nile Basin States have the right to reliable access to and use of the Nile River system for health, agriculture, livelihoods, production and environment, Article 2,f of the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA).

Each Nile Basin state has the right to use, within its territory, the waters of the Nile River Basin, and lays down a number of factors for determining equitable and reasonable utilization.

The Nile council of ministers confirmed the ratification on the 2nd of August 2024 in Kampala Uganda during the 32nd annual council and the 27th NEL council ministers’ meeting.

A month ago, South Sudan announced that its Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) unanimously ratified the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA).

For Burundi, the Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) came twelve months after the National Assembly has passed the bill ratifying the agreement.

Five Nile basin member states ratified the CFA including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan and Burundi which are upstream countries excluding downstream states : Egypt and Sudan.

Details >> https://shorturl.at/uhwbu

16/05/2024

Join Code For Africa's fact-checking masterclass, designed specifically for students of tertiary institutions, to explore transparency, ethics, and the fundamentals of fact-checking for accuracy and accountability. Participants will also gain hands-on proficiency in verifying diverse content formats and investigating the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and fact-checking.
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14/03/2024

The prevalence of digital threats has a widespread influence on nearly every aspect of our lives. Disinformation, trolling, malware, spyware, and various other tactics of digital manipulation and surveillance now pose heightened threats to both the general public and more specifically, to reporters. In 2024, digital threats will also have a significant impact on elections globally.

In this training course, reporters from around the world will learn how to investigate the digital environment in order to understand and expose attacks and manipulation. The goal is to provide them with the expertise needed to deliver cyber investigations across a range of beats and topics

Deadline to apply: March 24, 2024 at midnight ET. APPLY HERE

Details: https://insideburundi.org/digital-threats-third-cyber-investigations-training-course/ via GIJN - Global Investigative Journalism Network

14/03/2024

It's back!🥳🥳

Through our NileWell Platform, we are inviting applications for the Co-Production Fellowship Program 2nd cohort, scheduled to run from June 2024 to March 2025, targeting journalists and scientists from Nile Basin countries.

The primary goal of this initiative is to enrich communication regarding water-related issues through the use of multimedia storytelling. By fostering collaboration among scientists, journalists, and the general public within the Nile Basin, the Co-Production Fellowship aims to improve overall communication.

Participants will receive training in biodiversity reporting, science journalism, and data journalism, and will work together to produce various communication materials, such as stories, podcasts, and videos, all grounded in scientific research.

To apply, please visit: ↪️🔗http://nilewell.org/node/823

10/03/2024

Burundian youth living abroad can contribute to environmental conservation.

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, members of the Youth Committed to Environmental Advocacy Association (YCEA Green) proceeded with reforestation initiatives at the edge of the Ntahangwa River in Bujumbura city, the economic capital of Burundi.

Approximately 1,200 bamboo seedlings were planted at the edge of the Ntahangwa River.

"We have chosen bamboo seedlings because their dense and wide-spreading system of roots can hold the earth in place, particularly in potentially loose soil. This can limit erosion, especially the large-scale sheet erosion that can lead to fatalities and property damage," said Kazungu, a representative of YCEA Green.

This initiative, under the theme "Green Saturday," was piloted and supported by Arsenal Fans, a British-originated team.

Pierre Chanel Kazungu, a representative of YCEA Green, warmly thanked the Arsenal Fans Burundi group for joining and supporting them. He also called on Burundian young people living abroad to get involved in environmental conservation.

" Operation "Green Saturday " was organised to help every burundian wherever they are, be able to preserve environment through various means" said Kazungu.

Abdoul, a leader of the Arsenal Fans Burundi group, called upon other associations to cooperate with each other for collective efforts in environmental conservation.

Additionally, he invited the government of Burundi to sustain such environmental conservation efforts.

The Youth Committed to Environmental Advocacy Association (YCEA Green) also organizes other environmental activities such as clean-up drives, reforestation and flower planting, and coaching sessions.

03/03/2024

“The government should increasingly invest in education by providing effective trainings around students. A large number of Burundians are yet cognizant of environment and climate change issues”, said Kazungu.

He urges that not only young people are to be sensitized about environment but also the government official shouldn’t be left behind as decision-makers.

Kazungu goes on saying that the government should send Burundian students to build their capacities in environmental and climate change trainings abroad which further contribute to the country’s development.

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27/02/2024

n the night of Sunday February 25,2024, Red Tabara rebels carried out attacks on two military positions in Gihanga, Bubanza province, western Burundi.

The devastating attacks were carried out around 9:30 p.m in Buringa locality, Bubanza province about 16,5 miles away from Bujumbura through RN5. Near Rukoko reserve through which the border of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accessed.

According to Jérôme Niyonzima, during the attack, nine people were killed of which six women and 3 men. One of them was a soldier. Five people were seriously wounded
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20/11/2023

BUJUMBURA🇧🇮 are you ready for this😏

Join us next week the 23rd of November to 25th of November, 2023, to kick off this exhibition, lets talk about Burundi's need to take ACTION on water and environment.

We shall be exhibiting an photostory; The Silent Witness by Selecous Ndihokubwayo and Helena Kreiensiek

And InfoNile's; Burundi’s natural reserves threatened by wildfires that sweep away savannahs and forests by Espoir Iradukunda.

We are bringing these stories back to Burundi, Bujumbura to spark conversations and action surrounding their biodiversity and waters of the Nile as a shared resource.

Stay tuned!



Universite DU Burundi, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Inside Burundi Publications JRS Biodiversity Foundation

30/07/2023

IOM supports the Government of Burundi to launch a National Action Plan for Counter-Trafficking
Two days ahead of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) 2023, the Government of the Republic of Burundi, with the support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is launching a 5-year National Action Plan (NAP 2023-2027) for Counter-Trafficking (CT).
The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Police Colonel Datus Nyandwi, chaired the launch ceremony at the Kiriri Garden Hotel in Bujumbura, where the document that was developed under the auspices of the National Commission of Concertation and Follow-up for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons (NC) will be welcomed by key actors on counter-trafficking, such as the President of the NC, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a representative from the U.S. Embassy as well as the IOM Chief of Mission. The launch is an occasion to bring together operational, governmental, and multilateral actors involved in the fight against human trafficking in Burundi.
Details >>>> https://bit.ly/43Rj8UK

IOM supports the Government of Burundi to launch a National Action Plan for Counter-Trafficking
Two days ahead of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) 2023, the Government of the Republic of Burundi, with the support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is launching a 5-year National Action Plan (NAP 2023-2027) for Counter-Trafficking (CT).

The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Police Colonel Datus Nyandwi, chaired the launch ceremony at the Kiriri Garden Hotel in Bujumbura, where the document that was developed under the auspices of the National Commission of Concertation and Follow-up for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons (NC) will be welcomed by key actors on counter-trafficking, such as the President of the NC, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a representative from the U.S. Embassy as well as the IOM Chief of Mission. The launch is an occasion to bring together operational, governmental, and multilateral actors involved in the fight against human trafficking in Burundi.
Details >>>> https://bit.ly/43Rj8UK

30/07/2023

IOM supports the Government of Burundi to launch a National Action Plan for Counter-Trafficking
Two days ahead of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) 2023, the Government of the Republic of Burundi, with the support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is launching a 5-year National Action Plan (NAP 2023-2027) for Counter-Trafficking (CT).

The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Police Colonel Datus Nyandwi, chaired the launch ceremony at the Kiriri Garden Hotel in Bujumbura, where the document that was developed under the auspices of the National Commission of Concertation and Follow-up for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons (NC) will be welcomed by key actors on counter-trafficking, such as the President of the NC, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a representative from the U.S. Embassy as well as the IOM Chief of Mission. The launch is an occasion to bring together operational, governmental, and multilateral actors involved in the fight against human trafficking in Burundi.
Details >>>> https://bit.ly/43Rj8UK

26/07/2023

Burundi Senate approves Leonard Manirakiza as the General Attorney.
On Wednesday, July 25,2023 the members of Burundi Senate voted Leonard Manirakiza as the general attorney of the Republic of Burundi. His name was submitted by the head of state, Evariste Ndayishimiye.

Manirakiza replaces Syvestre Nyandwi, 51, who had been in the position since 2016.

The attorney General of the Republic has 6 years of mandate.

Leonard Manirakiza, a Muramvya native, belongs to Hutu ethnic group. He was voted for 38/39.

According to the Burundi constitution and the agreements brokered in Arusha, the prosecutor general of the republic should belong to Hutu ethnic group.

Others 8 lawmakers were unanimously approved including 4 men and 4 women who are set to be the counsels of the supreme court.

Those approved as Supreme Court judges include BARAGENGANA Modeste, BIZIMANA Clotilde, KANEZA Clarisse, HAVYARIMANA Laurent, HOBONIMANA Josiane, NTUKAMAZINA Thomas, NKUNDWANIMANA Alexis and NSHIMIRIMANA Déo

Details>>>> https://bit.ly/3OvmoRl

26/07/2023

Local transportation ticket rises amid fuel scarcity
The Burundi government revised transportation tickets nationwide on Monday the 24th July 2023 amid fuel scarcity turmoil. Marie Chantal NIJIMBERE’s decision came after fuel price was amended, though it remains rare.

In a statement issued on 24 July, the Minister for Transport, Marie Chantal Nijimbere, announced that transport fares have been increased throughout the country to align with the new fuel price structures.

On the 21st of July, Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines released new sets of prices at the pump in Bujumbura economic capital BIF 3,985 for premium petrol, BIF 3,795 for mazout (fuel oil) and BIF 3,930 for paraffin.

On the first sight of prices of transportation, in Bujumbura, BIF 50 has been added to the current bus ticket jumping to BIF 600 from BIF 550. In proxy localities BIF 100 was added

Details >>> https://bit.ly/3DuadxN

25/07/2023

Belgium rejects Vincent Karega as a newly appointed Rwandan ambassador.

Belgium have rejected Karega’s letters of credentials as a Rwandan ambassador to Belgium after he was declared person no grata in DRC where he was an ambassador a few months ago.

Karega had been entrusted in the position in March 2023 and be a chief of Rwandan diplomats across Europe, replacing Dieudonne Sebashongore, who had held this position since 2020.

On March 24, 2023, the Rwandan president Paul Kagame appointed Karega through the announcement delivered by the Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente.

No additional information delivered by the Belgium foreign ministry over the Karega’s rejection

Link : https://bit.ly/3Ou5GSp

14/07/2023

In the midst of the 1972 war turmoil, fellow Burundians mixed profiles fought to save compatriot lives who fell at the mercy of murders.

Details >>> https://bit.ly/3PQOMhW