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Kim Yong Nam Greets Burundian President
Pyongyang, July 1 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Friday sent a message of greeting to Pierre Nkurunziza, president of Burundi, on its independence day.
Anglican Archbishop of Burundi to give evidence to UK parliament (Worldwide Faith Anglican Arch)
By Sally Keeble, Director of the Anglican Alliance The Archbishop of Burundi, Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi will be giving evidence to the UKs International Development Select Committee in Parliament next week. The Archbishop, who arrives in the UK on Sunday, will be giving evidence to the Committees inquiry into the decision by the UK Government to close the DFID office in Burundi. The UK ...
Burundi president appeals to opposition in exile
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza appealed Friday for the first time to opposition leaders in exile to return home and begin a dialogue, in a speech to mark the country's independence.
Burundi to Start Nickel Production Next Year, 35 Years After Its Discovery
Burundi, one of the world’s poorest nations, plans to start nickel production next year, more than 35 years after first discovering the stainless steel-making ingredient, as the country addresses a lack of power and transport infrastructure.
This Day in History - July 1
Today is the 182nd day of 2011. There are 183 days left in the year. 1962: Rwanda and Burundi gain their independence from Belgium. 1867: The provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario officially become the Dominion of Canada.
Press Releases: Burundi National Day
Burundi National Day Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC June 30, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Burundi as you celebrate 49 years of independence this July 1. Your success in the 2010 elections and your continued efforts to build a new political culture that ...
Burundi: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$67 Million Grant for Local Road Project
The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group today approved a grant of USD67.23 million (Units of Account 42 million) in funding for Phase II of the Gitega-Nyangungu-Ngozi road project in Burundi.
Tanzania: Free Capital Transfer to Benefit Nation
Plans by the CRDB Bank to open a branch in Burundi have come at the right time. The plan, which is bound to foster the East African cooperation spirit, will go down history as the second Tanzanian-headquartered multinational firm after Exim Bank. The latter has already set up operations in the Comoros and Djibouti.
VIDEO: 'Boy from Burundi' shines at Wimbledon
Hassan Ndayishimiye made history at Wimbledon this week, becoming the first player from Burundi, a country in eastern Africa, to play at a Grand Slam.(UK users only)
Tennis: Burundian makes history
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy from Burundi has been making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first player from the east African country to participate in the world-famous tennis championships.
Wimbledon - the boy from Burundi
Hassan Ndayishimiye acts as inspiration for African youngsters
One step forward, two steps back - the puzzle of east African football's growth
The five east African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi have made some impressive football strides in the recent past, both continentally and globally.
Opposition set out roadmap out of Burundi ‘chaos’
Burundi’s hardline opposition coalition, the Democratic Alliance for Change, yesterday urged talks with the ruling party, warning of a possible armed uprising and “chaos and anarchy”.
Burundi opposition presents roadmap out of 'chaos'
Burundi's hardline opposition coalition, the Democratic Alliance for Change, urged Monday talks with the ruling party, warning of a possible armed uprising and "chaos and anarchy".
4 killed in Burundi drive-by shooting
Dozens of armed men opened fire on a restaurant outside the Burundi capital Bujumbura, killing four people, witnesses and a local official said yesterday.