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- Communiqué following the Chairperson's working visit to Burundi
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Source: African Union (AU) | Mar 19, 2023

Communiqué following the Chairperson's working visit to Burundi

The Chairperson met President H.E Évariste Ndayishimiye for rich discussions on the development priorities of the country

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded a two day working visit to Burundi. Upon arrival in Bujumbura, the Chairperson was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Albert Shingiro, Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Permanent Representative of Burundi to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Mar 17, 2023

Burundi declares outbreak of circulating poliovirus type 2

The Burundian government plans to implement a vaccination campaign to combat polio in the coming weeks, aiming at protecting all eligible children against the virus

Health authorities in Burundi today declared an outbreak of circulating poliovirus type 2 (CVDPV 2) after confirming eight polioviruses, the first such detection in more than three decades. The cases were confirmed in a four-year-old child in Isale district in western Burundi who had not received any polio vaccination, as…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Mar 14, 2023

Burundi: Free Five Rights Defenders

The five human rights defenders are accused of rebellion and of undermining internal state security and the functioning of public finances

Burundian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release five human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested on February 14, 2023, and drop the baseless charges against them, Amnesty International, the Burundi Human Rights Initiative, and Human Rights Watch said today. The five human rights defenders are accused of rebellion and of undermining internal…

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- Meeting of the Heads of Missions of the East Africa Community (EAC) Group in Abuja, Nigeria
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Source: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria | Mar 02, 2023

Meeting of the Heads of Missions of the East Africa Community (EAC) Group in Abuja, Nigeria

The Heads of Missions of the East Africa Community (EAC) Group in Abuja, had a regular meeting hosted by the Embassy of Burundi

On 1st March, 2023, the Heads of Missions of the East Africa Community (EAC) Group in Abuja, had a regular meeting hosted by the Embassy of Burundi. The EAC Group in Abuja is currently Chaired by the Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria, Her Excellency Mrs Marie Jeanne Ntakirutimana. The Heads…

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- In Burundi, health at the heart of the fight against gender-based violence
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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Burundi | Mar 01, 2023

In Burundi, health at the heart of the fight against gender-based violence

With the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Burundian Ministry of Health has trained 120 health workers to know how to identify, treat and report instances of gender-based violence

Salomé* still recalls the years of domestic violence she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband as a particularly dark period of her life. “I thought about killing myself, but I was afraid of leaving my children alone,” says the 23-year-old mother of five, who lives in Kirundo province in…

Source: International Trade Centre | Feb 06, 2023

Burundian national quality institutions learn from Tanzania and Kenya

This was also an opportunity to observe the achievements of the two countries in the tea and coffee sectors

Nine representatives from National Quality Infrastructure Institutions from Burundi participated in a study tour in Tanzania and Kenya in December 2022. The International Trade Centre through the EU funded the MARKUP Burundi project that focuses on strengthening the National Quality Infrastructure services in coffee and tea sectors, organised the study tour. The tour was…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Feb 02, 2023

Burundi: Journalist’s Conviction Violates Free Speech Rights

Release Floriane Irangabiye; End Politicized Prosecutions

The conviction of the Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye on charges of “undermining the integrity of the national territory” on January 2, 2023, violates her rights to free speech and to a fair trial, Human Rights Watch said today. The High court of Mukaza sentenced her to 10 years in prison and a…

Source: International Trade Centre | Dec 19, 2022

Burundi celebrates the World Standards Day 2022

The celebrations helped raise awareness about the utility of standards and their importance for Burundi in particular

The World Standards Day was celebrated in Burundi on 16 November 2022. With the theme of " Common vision for a better world", the Burundi Bureau of Standards (BBN) marked the day with support of the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the European Union funded EU EAC MARKUP project. The celebrations helped raise awareness about the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Nov 04, 2022

Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Bujumbura, Burundi to co-chair an Inaugural Session of the South Africa – Burundi Joint Commission for Cooperation on 04 November 2022

The Minister is leading a delegation comprising senior official representatives from over ten National Departments, including the School of Government

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a Working Visit to Bujumbura, in the Republic of Burundi, to co-chair an Inaugural Burundi – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), with her counterpart, HE Ambassador Albert Shingiro, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Oct 01, 2022

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Burundi

IMF staff held productive discussions with the authorities on recent macroeconomic and policy developments, and the authorities’ key policy priorities

Burundi’s economy remains resilient, although facing headwinds from the effects of the war in Ukraine. Real GDP is projected to continue to grow in 2022 and beyond. Inflationary pressures remain high, driven by rising food and energy prices; The current account deficit is projected to widen in 2022 mainly owing…