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Burundi: Repression Linked to Presidential-Term Vote
African Press Organization
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April 17, 2018
Burundi government forces and ruling party members have killed, beaten, and intimidated perceived opponents of a constitutional referendum set for a May 17, 2018 vote that would enable the president to extend his term in office, Human Rights Watch...
Burundi : Reaction of Minister Reynders to the referendum
African Press Organization
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May 24, 2018
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders expresses strong concern following the referendum of 17th May on the revision of the Constitution of Burundi, the results of which were announced on Monday. Both the majority...
Burundi: European Parliament's Human Rights Subcommittee Chair calls on authorities to release human right defender Rukuki
African Press Organization
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May 3, 2018
Following the conviction to 32 years in prison for human right defender Germain Rukuki, the Chair of the Human Rights Subcommittee, Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT) stated: "I am gravely concerned at the harsh verdict on Germain Rukuki who faced...
Burundi's Foreign minister jets in
Angola Press Agency
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March 12, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, March 12 - The Foreign Affairs minister of Burundi Nyamitwe Alain Aime arrived Monday in Luanda for a two-day working visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Angop has learnt from a source close to Foreign Affairs Ministry. ,...
Coronavirus - Burundi: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves US$7.6 Million Debt Relief to the Republic of Burundi Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust
African Press Organization
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July 20, 2020
Download logo The IMF Executive Board approved debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to provide US$ 7.63 million (SDR 5.48 million) over the next 3 months, and potentially up to US$ 24.97 million (SDR 17.96 million) over...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$7.6 Million Debt Relief to the Republic of Burundi Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust
International Monetary Fund
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July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020 The IMF Executive Board approved debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to provide US$ 7.63 million (SDR 5.48 million) over the next 3 months, and potentially up to US$ 24.97 million (SDR 17.96 million) over...
Coronavirus - Burundi: Flood Victims in Burundi receive assistance from International Organization for Migration (IOM) amid COVID-19 Pandemic
African Press Organization
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May 29, 2020
Over 2,100 victims of severe flooding and mudslides in Burundi are receiving help from IOM, the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Weeks of torrential rain have hit Burundi affecting 45,000 people and sweeping away thousands of homes...
Coronavirus - Burundi: World Council of Churches (WCC), All Africa Conference of Churches express solidarity with Burundi as elections take place
African Press Organization
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May 19, 2020
Download logo In a joint letter to church leaders in Burundi, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the All Africa Conference of Churches expressed solidarity as the nation prepares for its 20 May elections. “We, the World Council of Churches...
Burundi: EU renews sanctions until 31 October 2018
African Press Organization
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October 23, 2017
On 23 October 2017, the Council renewed the EU restrictive measures against Burundi for another year until 31 October 2018. These measures consist of a travel ban and asset freeze against four persons whose activities are deemed to be undermining...
Coronavirus: Burundi to Strengthen National Health System and Preparedness in the face of COVID- 19
African Press Organization
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April 14, 2020
Download logo The World Bank approved today a $5 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Burundi. The project...
Burundi: Commission of inquiry calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate possible crimes against humanity
African Press Organization
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September 5, 2017
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Burundi has reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed and continue to be committed in Burundi since April 2015, according to the Commission’s report published on...
Burundi: UN envoy reiterates inclusive dialogue, regional support to political process
African Press Organization
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July 27, 2017
The United Nations Special Envoy to Burundi today urged African leaders, in solidarity with the UN, to support an inclusive dialogue between the Government and the opposition in a country where political upheaval has resulted in insecurity since...
Research Deliver Insight into Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2028
EIN Presswire
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November 8, 2019
Report on Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Status, Market Size by Players, Regions, Type, Application and Forecast to 2028 PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, November 8, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Burundi launches ICT strategy to 2028 Given...
Research Deliver Insight into Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Forecast to 2028
EIN Presswire
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October 7, 2019
WiseGuyReports.com “Burundi - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 7, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Burundi launches ICT strategy to 2028...
The First Lady of Burundi Received Three Global Awards for Serving Humanity Through I Change Nations
EIN Presswire
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September 30, 2019
Dr. Clyde Rivers organized and facilitated the event where The First Lady of Burundi, Denise Nkurunizia was awarded three international global awards NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, September 30, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Sept 23 at the OPAD office...
Wang Yi to Visit Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Burundi and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
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January 3, 2020
Download logo Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang announces: At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,...
The First Lady of Burundi releases a song to contribute to Merck More Than a Mother and Break Infertility Stigma
African Press Organization
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October 27, 2019
The song and video have been composed, sung and produced by The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA; the song will be launched during the Merck Foundation conference “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” in Accra, Ghana. Merck Foundation...
Refugee returns to Burundi must be voluntary and not under pressure
African Press Organization
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October 28, 2019
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is repeating its call to ensure that refugee returns from Tanzania to Burundi remain voluntary and not under pressure, following a bilateral agreement between the two governments in August this year to increase return...
The Government of Burundi is purchasing the Russian collaborative office suite solution MyOffice®
African Press Organization
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October 22, 2019
At the Russia-Africa Summit and Economy Forum 2019 (Oct. 23-24, Sochi, Russian Federation) Dmitry Komissarov, Member of the board of Russian Software Products Association “Russian Software” and CEO of New Cloud Technologies (NCloudTech.com)...
Ebola: EU announces new funds to strengthen preparedness in Burundi
African Press Organization
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August 22, 2019
Download logo The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread in the east of the country with a high risk of a spill-over into the neighbouring countries. The European Union is stepping up its assistance to...