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UN High Commissioner for Refugees urges more support for Burundians returning home
African Press Organization
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April 30, 2021
Ending a two-day visit to Burundi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised progress made towards helping refugees find long-term solutions in the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes Region. Grandi noted that in a region marked by...
UN experts deplore rights violations against Burundi refugees
African Press Organization
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April 13, 2021
Download logo UN human rights experts* today called on the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to respect the rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled Burundi, deploring reports of enforced disappearances, torture, forced returns and...
IOM Burundi distributes emergency aid to families stranded by floods
African Press Organization
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May 26, 2021
Download logo On Tuesday 25 May 2021, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and humanitarian partners distributed emergency aid to newly displaced households due to new floods caused by the constant rise of Lake Tanganyika and the...
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Passing of Ambassador Nicolas Bwakira of Burundi
African Press Organization
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March 9, 2021
Download logo The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has learnt with great sadness of the passing of the former Special Representative of the Chairperson in Somalia from 2007-2009, Ambassador Nicolas Bwakira of...
Merck Foundation partners with Burundi First Lady to build healthcare capacity, empower girls in education and break the infertility stigma
African Press Organization
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October 21, 2020
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany partnered with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation...
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...
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: 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...
Humanitarian agencies seek US$290 million to support Burundian refugees
African Press Organization
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March 17, 2020
Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with its 36 humanitarian and development partners, today launched a funding appeal of US$290 million to assist more than 300,000 refugees from Burundi in the neighbouring countries. As the...
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...
UK aid contributes £3 million to help feed Burundian refugees in Rwanda
African Press Organization
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January 22, 2020
Download logo DFID has provided £3 million (US$3.8 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help improve the food security of Burundian refugees in Mahama Camp in Eastern Rwanda. UK Aid money has helped to avert cuts in...
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...