Economy - Development
Burundi gets economic reform grant
afrol News, 2 November - With progress made turning the Burundian economy into a post-conflict stage, the World Bank today has approved a grant of US$ 25 million to further economic reform in the country. Now, also the coffee sector is to get back on its feet.
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Politics | Economy - Development | Human rights | Society
Last Burundian refugees repatriated
afrol News, 30 October - The last batch of some 400 Burundian refugees returned to their homeland after 37 years, ending one of the world’s longest-running refugee sagas, the United Nations has announced. Read more
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Society | Human rights
Albino murderers jailed
afrol News, 24 July - A Burundian court has slapped one person to life in prison and seven others to jail terms over the murders of albinos in the country. Three other suspects were acquitted by the court in Ruyigi province over the killings. Read more
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Economy - Development | Politics | Society
Burundi approved for further IMF fund’s disbursement
afrol News, 14 July - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday completed the second review of Burundi’s economic performance under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement and approved the immediate disbursement of an amount of about US$10.2 million) under the programme. Read more
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Politics | Society | Human rights
Disagreement on Burundi peace achievements
afrol News, 3 June - Human right groups today claim politically motivated killings, assaults and arbitrary arrests still reign the day in Burundi, despite the country's newfound peace. The UN however commends Burundi for strides in carrying out its peace pact.
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Society | Human rights
Alleged albino killers in court
afrol News, 19 May - Eleven people accused of attacking and killing albinos in East Africa over the period of six months are in court facing charges of murder and attempted murder. At least 12 albinos were murdered and mutilated in the six months until March this year in Burundi and more than 40 since late 2007 in neighbouring Tanzania. The accused have however denied the charges. Read more
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Politics | Human rights | Society
Over 200 political prisoners in Burundi released
afrol News, 14 May - The Burundian government has released 203 National Liberation Front political prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement signed between the government and the former rebel group, Ministry of Justice has said late yesterday in a statement. Read more
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Human rights | Society | Gay - Lesbian
Burundi senators reject bill criminalising homosexuality
afrol News, 18 February - Burundi senators have voted against the amendment in the bill criminalising homosexuality in the country. Last November, the lower house of parliament passed the bill making same-sex acts punishable by between three months and two years in prison. Read more
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» 19.11.2008 - Ensure better protection for Albino children - UNICEF
» 12.11.2008 - Burundi opposition leader charged with contempt
» 12.11.2008 - Burundi economy on right track
» 29.09.2008 - Burundi signs global ban on nuclear test explosions
» 25.08.2008 - Wedding reception turns into a slaughter-house
» 21.08.2008 - Burundi census invites row
» 20.08.2008 - Burundi crisis may jeopardise future stability
» 18.08.2008 - EC helps restore Burundian refugees
» 13.08.2008 - AU warns Burundi to speed up ceasefire deal
» 07.08.2008 - Uganda's contribution to Burundi fees of EAC questioned
» 22.07.2008 - Hope for Burundi peace
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