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Nyanza-lac: the communal authority sets the remuneration for local labor
On October 9, the communal administrator of Nyanza-Lac in Makamba province (southern Burundi) issued a press release that sets the ceiling not to be exceeded for remuneration for field work
Nyarugusu (Tanzania): several losses caused by torrential rains
A thunderstom have hit the Nyarugusu camp since last Tuesday. The refugees deplore a lot of losses including destroyed houses and damaged public infrastructures. INFO SOS Médias Burundi Zone 9
Burundi : being a woman leader, a difficult task in rural areas
On October 7-8, the 5th edition of the high-level forum for women leaders organized by the Office of the First Lady for Development in Burundi under the theme “Investing in
Bubanza : farmers complain about the lack of corn seeds
The provincial office of agriculture and livestock in Bubanza province (western Burundi) received corn seeds imported from Zambia. Less than 30 tons of seeds were received, an insignificant quantity compared
Burundi: torrential rains continue to destroy homes and fields of crops
At least 13 families have lost their homes in the commune and province of Kayanza (northern Burundi). Those families are from the Batwa, a minority and very poor community. They
Rutana : Is the provincial director of education a victim of having eaten from the plate of the governor and the boss of the CNDD-FDD?
The provincial director of education in Rutana, Emmanuel Nsengiyumva, had taken the decision to transfer teachers and appoint school principals at the beginning of the school year. These transfers and
Kayanza : a very damaging lack of selected corn seeds and chemical fertilizers
While it is time to sow for the farming season A called “Agatasi”, residents of Kayanza (northern Burundi) do not know what to do. No market has selected corn seeds.
Burundi : family planning, a hot topic for many Burundian families
Life has become very expensive in Burundi. Feeding a large family, especially in cities where many people only have their salary as a source of income to ensure their children’s
Gatumba : the Minister of the Interior opposes the construction of a dike to protect the Rusizi River initiated by inhabitants in collaboration with the diaspora
In a letter to the governor of the province of Bujumbura (western Burundi), the Minister of the Interior recommends that the latter ban any initiative aimed at building a dike
Mugamba: several fields washed away by rains mixed with hail
Heavy rains mixed with hail have hit the commune of Mugamba in the province of Bururi (southern Burundi). Several fields have been destroyed. Many households are in total desolation and