Burundi to suspend flights amid Coronavirus fear
KQ carrier at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura (Burundi) PHOTO| Burundi Times
Burundi government is expected to
suspend all flights in the country as fear grows to prevent the spread of the
virus in the country.
While addressing the press in Bujumbura the country’s public security minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, called on...
Should Burundi kiss goodbye Kissing and Hugging?
One of the most common ways of the virus transmission is getting into contact with an infected person and exchange contaminated droplets. PHOTO| Reader's Digest
Though no case is yet to be confirmed of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Burundi, citizens should start considering refrain from the cultural way of greeting that includes pecks, kisses...
Burundians in diaspora fear of losing jobs as COVID-19 persists
A doctor testing samples on a suspected COVID-19 in Arusha Tanzania. PHOTO| BurundiTimes
Burundians living in diaspora raise concern over Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which is fast spreading all over the world and claiming thousands of lives.
‘‘I
was scared when one of my friends was put in quarantine because she...
Coronavirus: Premier League postponed until April
It was revealed on Thursday that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi had contracted coronavirus, while Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been forced into a period of self-isolation. PHOTO| Getty/Goal
The English top-flight has followed the lead of Serie A, La Liga, MLS and Ligue 1 by announcing that all upcoming fixtures will have to...
Five things you should know now, about the COVID-19 pandemic
A doctor at the EAC HQ in Arusha carrying out a test at a mobile laboratory. PHOTO| BurundiTimes
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from epidemic to pandemic. Here are five important pieces of information on what this means for you and your community.
24 killed in an armed confrontation in Burundi
While dismantling a criminal gang last week 22 criminals lost their lives, two police officers were killed and two others injured while 12 weapons seized from the armed group. PHOTO| FILE
At least 24 people were killed in Bujumbura province during an
armed confrontation according to the police, the Burundian government said that
the six other...
Burundi’s Nzeyimana takes over Regional Assembly
Burundi's Leontine Nzeyimana (Center) during a plenary of the East African Legislative Assembly(EALA) in Arusha (Tanzania) on Monday February 24/2020. PHOTO| Burundi Times
The East African Legislative Assembly
(EALA) has this Monday February 24th elected Burundi’s Leontine
Nzeyimana as the Chairperson to preside over the Regional Assembly sittings in
the absence of the substantive speaker Martin Ngoga.
EALA: Artificial borders hindering development on Lake Victoria
Other legislators are pushing to enact a law that will govern all the water bodies including rivers and the Indian Ocean to safeguard the lives of people in the EAC. PHOTO| Google Earth
During a committee meeting by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) members in Arusha (Tanzania), regional law makers’ wants EAC member...
Burundi appeals over EALA Speaker’s election
EACJ Judges during Burundi's appeal on the election of the EALA speaker in Arusha Tanzania on Thursday 20th 2019. PHOTO| BurundiTimes.
After Burundi lodged an appeal in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on August 26th. 2019 on the election of the East African Legislative Assembly Speaker (EALA) Martin Ngoga, the hearing...
Dynamic thought-leaders to feature at FORBES Woman Africa
For the 5th edition of this globally-renowned event, panellists and speakers will engage with the impactful 2020 theme. PHOTO| FORBES WOMAN AFRICA
Africa’s most dynamic thought-leaders, industry
game-changers and icons of social activism are set to feature at the exclusive
FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit presented by Mastercard (#LWS2020KZN)
and hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal government...