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AUGUST 24th 2019

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BURUNDI Burundi security ministry calls for calm before 2020 elections

OPINION Opinion:Why Burundi is not part of East Africa Got Talent and all questions we are embarrassed to answer.

NEWS 39th SADC Summit: A new Verification mission to be sent in Burundi

The EU releases new funds to help Burundi preparedness against Ebola

EVENT East Africa Got Talent: Rwanda railed over the misuse of Burundi drums.

19 people killed in Uganda after a fuel tanker explosion

Burundi: Cases of freezing BURUNDI the exiles’ assets brought before the EAC Court

SPORTS

COVER STORY

Towards a diplomatic rapprochement between Museveni and Kagame?

World Cup 2022 Preliminary Round: Here is Burundi provisional squad to play Tanzania

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Towards a diplomatic rapprochement between Museveni and Kagame?

Today, in Angola, the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding to ease the tensions that have been marring relations between Kigali and Kampala.

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he memorandum of understanding was signed on regional cooperation and security, Rwandan Government officials told Uganda local media.

The signature between the former rivals(Kagame and Museveni) has been witnessed and shored up by the president of Angola, Joao Lourenco, the president of DRC, Felix Tshisekedi, the president of Congo Brazzaville, Sassou Nguesso.

THE BIG PICTURE: As the Angola president, Joao Lourenco has taken the helm to spearhead the mediation efforts between the president of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, some may see that there is a potential diplomatic rapprochement between the former rivals.

This was the second quadripartite meeting chaired by the host president of Angola trying to mediate on the standoff between Uganda and Rwanda.

A probable rapprochement?

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President João Lourenço, President Kagame, President Museveni and President Tshisekedi conclude the Quadripartite Summit with the signing of an MoU committing to regional cooperation & security. The signing was also witnessed by President Sassou Nguesso pic.twitter.com/gG7MzMogAX — Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) August 21, 2019

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WHY IT MATTERS: The accusations that Uganda and Rwanda accuse each other may be the underlying issue which may be a hurdle to a probable rapprochement between Museveni and Kagame.

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Analysts argue that the Chairman of this memorandum of Understanding between Kagame and Museveni may reach the heart of the issue that has caused the standoff between Kigali and Kampala for months: accusations of wanting to stabilize either country.

Rwanda accuses Uganda of arresting, jailing and torturing its citizens illegally, the accusations Kampala denies and brands thems as ‘groundless’. Kampala says that it only ’rounds up’ troublemakers.

Another accusation that analysts see that the Angolan president should be dealing with appropriately is the actions said to host rebels wanting to destabilize either country.

Rwanda accuses Uganda of hosting Kigali’s administration opposition members such RNC officials. Rwanda also goes far by saying that Uganda even trains the anti-Kigali regime members, FDLR, in the eastern DRC. Uganda also rejects these accusations as ‘groundless’.

Since February this year, Rwanda and Uganda have had frosty ties which led to the trade standoff between Kigali and Kampala.

Both countries are said to have suffered financially, especially their citizens which rely heavily on the mutual exchange of the goods between the two countries.

Read the full details of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Paul Kagame on the following documents shared online by Rwanda media outlet:

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BURUNDI

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Burundi security ministry calls for calm before 2020 elections

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mong the ongoing standoff between adherents of some political parties, the Security Ministry has called for calm as the 2020 elections are nearing.

This was said yesterday by Pierre Nkruikiye, the spokesperson of the Ministry.

Pierre Nkurikiye urged political parties leaders to avoid double language during this period leading to 2020 elections.

Nkurikiye regrets that there are leaders of political parties who hold soothing and unifying speeches in the media or during public meetings but who, unfortunately, spread unwholesome teachings during secret meetings. Such messages, he said, are at the root of the cases of violations witnessed in recent days in some regions of Burundi.

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Refusing to comply with local authorities’ regulations.

Among these aggressions already noted by the police are the refusal to comply with the orders of local authorities and cases of political party activists who want to replace security services by asking for identity documents to passersby.

The Ministry of Public Security also notes cases of offices demolition of political parties and fights between CNDD-FDD and CNL party members in some localities in Muyinga, Kirundo provinces, Ngozi, Rumonge and Bujumbura rural.

Commissioner Nkurikiye, however, points out that the alleged perpetrators of these offenses have been arrested and are being prosecuted.

The Security ministry urges young people to respect local authorities, to remain calm, to get down to development work and to follow the example of the leaders of political parties at the highest level who maintain good relations.

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No partiality when dealing with the offenders.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security regrets that most of the offenses related to the electoral process registered in recent days are committed by the youth of the CNL party, but said that the Burundi

National Police conducts its investigations impartially, regardless of the political affiliation of the alleged perpetrator.

The Ministry in charge of Public Security positively assesses the evolution of the security situation across the country.

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NEWS

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19 people killed in Uganda after a fuel tanker explosion

19 people reportedly died following an explosion of a fuel tanker in Kyambura Trading Centre, Rubirizi District in Uganda, following an explosion of a fuel tanker on Sunday, 18 August 2019

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ccording to Uganda Police statement, the incident occurred when a fuel truck which was on its way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Kenya, went up in flames after losing control and crashing into the traffic of three cars killing several people instantly in Kyambura Trading Centre, Rubirizi District (western Uganda).

“Three smaller secondary explosions from the parked vehicles followed. The stream of liquid fire from the fuel also burnt about 25 small shops over a stretch of over 30 meters. “ said the statement on Uganda Police Force (UPF) website.

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ther. The four motor vehi- “We urge relatives who could cles were severely burnt and have lost their loved ones to visit the Health center and avail damaged.

“The joint security teams from the Police and UPDF have cordoned off the area. So far, 9 burnt bodies have been retrieved from the scene and transported to Lugazi Health Centre for further post mortem analysis and DNA profiling.

Another body was still trapped beneath the tanker truck and could not be retrieved due to the cover of darkness.

“The scene remains closed overnight and the operation continues early morning, to search for more bodies, establish the number of victims injured since they were rushed to different Health facilities and also establish the cause of the accident.

samples for DNA profiling, better identification, and matching of the deceased persons.”

It’s not the first time such an incident to happen in Uganda In 2002, 70 people were killed when an oil truck rammed into a bus in Rutoto, less than 50km from Kyambura.

And in 2013, 33 people died in an explosion after a fuel truck overturned – many having rushed to the scene to siphon fuel.

The accident in Uganda came eight days after a fuel truck exploded in Tanzania . The fireball engulfed a crowd thronging to collect petrol from the wrecked vehicle, leaving around 100 dead.

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ECONOMY

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East Africa Got Talent: Rwanda railed over the misuse of Burundi drums

Burundi officials are criticizing the East Africa Got Talent event which allowed Burundi’s drums to showcased in Rwanda. Rwanda is criticized for copying Burundi’s drums and assumed its own talent.

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HE BIG PICTURE: Rwanda hosts some Burundian refugees from Burundi. They fled the country since 2015. These refugees, living in Rwanda, have showcased their talents busing Burundi drums in the East Africa Got talent. Rwanda and Burundi are in a diplomatic standoff since 2015.

In the East Africa’s Got Talent show, with the drums of Burundi presenting them as of Burundian origin but coming from RWANDA.

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has led some of the observers to criticize harshly Rwanda for appropriating Burundi’ds heritage as its own. It appears that Rwanda made Burundi drums as “REMADE IN RWANDA”.

Willy Nyamitwe, Counselor at the Presidency of Burundi, took to Twitter to rail Rwanda: “Not Original and not Authentic at all. These guys should be ashamed for debasing the quality and the cultural originality of Burundi drums in Rwanda “.

rundian drums.

The Sacred Drums of Burundi are classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity at UNESCO. For many observers, the state must react to stop this misuse by Rwanda of Bu-

East Africa’s Got Talent is a talent showcase and contest from 4 countries in East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Other analysts argue that Burundian living in Rwanda flerd Burundi but did not forget Burundi’s culture. However, Burundi culture is Burundi’s own and not something to be tampering with in any way.

Not Original and not Authentic at all. These guys should be ashamed for debasing the quality and the cultural originality of #Burundi drums in #Rwanda. https://t.co/7xHRHlhM7b — Amb. Willy Nyamitwe (@willynyamitwe) August 18, 2019

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NEWS

39th SADC Summit: A new Verification mission to be sent in Burundi

The Southern African Development Community held its 39 Summit of Head states at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, on the 17 and 18 August.

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ccording to Uganda Police statement, the incident occurred when a fuel truck which was on its way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Kenya, went up in flames after losing control and crashing into the traffic of three cars killing several people instantly in Kyambura Trading Centre, Rubirizi District (western Uganda).

“Three smaller secondary explosions from the parked vehicles followed. The stream of liquid fire from the fuel also burnt about 25 small shops over a stretch of over 30 meters. “ said the statement on Uganda Police Force (UPF) website.

“The firefighting teams from Bushenyi and Kasese responded and prevented the fire from spreading furwww.regionweek.com

ther. The four motor vehi- “We urge relatives who could cles were severely burnt and have lost their loved ones to visit the Health center and avail damaged.

“The joint security teams from the Police and UPDF have cordoned off the area. So far, 9 burnt bodies have been retrieved from the scene and transported to Lugazi Health Centre for further post mortem analysis and DNA profiling.

Another body was still trapped beneath the tanker truck and could not be retrieved due to the cover of darkness.

“The scene remains closed overnight and the operation continues early morning, to search for more bodies, establish the number of victims injured since they were rushed to different Health facilities and also establish the cause of the accident.

samples for DNA profiling, better identification, and matching of the deceased persons.”

It’s not the first time such an incident to happen in Uganda In 2002, 70 people were killed when an oil truck rammed into a bus in Rutoto, less than 50km from Kyambura.

And in 2013, 33 people died in an explosion after a fuel truck overturned – many having rushed to the scene to siphon fuel.

The accident in Uganda came eight days after a fuel truck exploded in Tanzania . The fireball engulfed a crowd thronging to collect petrol from the wrecked vehicle, leaving around 100 dead.

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Burundi: Cases of freezing the exiles’ assets brought before the EAC Court

Burundian cases of exiles’ assets frozen by the government have been brought before the East African Community Court of Justice.

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HE BIG PICTURE: Burundi took the decision to seize the assets belonging to political exiles since 2015 when the failed coup attempt was launched by a small group of politicians seeking to overthrow the ruling party’s(CNDDFDD) government.

government issued arrest warrants, sometimes wishing for the extradition of these political exiles in order to be judged accordingly.

The group of lawyers for the defense of the victims of crimes of international law committed in Burundi, CAVIB, brought complaints before the court of justice of the East African Community concerning the case of the seizure of the assets such as furniture and buildings of the political leaders in exile, r eported the magazine reporting about refugees.

The Burundian government accused these owners of being involved in the failed coup attempt of May 2015, amid protests against the re-election of the current Burundian president, Pierre Nkurunziza.

After the coup attempt failed, some political figures fled the country, since then, the Burundi

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that they preferred to go directly to the EAC Court of Justice “It is a measure that comes just to pillage the assets of people who havemanifested their opposition to the reelection of the incumenbt president and who took side for the respect of human rights in Burundi,” the lawyers said.

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Related: Burundi government seizes assets belonging to exiled politicians.

According to these lawyers, this decision to seize property is a plundering because it is a decision taken in serious violation of several constitutional provisions of domestic laws.

According to La Voix des Refugiés, these lawyers explain

because ‘the plaintiffs can not expect anything from Burundian justice. These lawyers even questioned the ‘independence’ of Burundi justice.

This group of lawyers calls for the decision’s revocation of the Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi and the Supreme Court that seized the assets of some opponents of the Burundian government.

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Burundi National Security Council issues key decisions to tighten security Burundi National Security Council, in its meeting of August 16, 2019, appreciated the security situation within the country and on its borders, according to a statement released from the meeting.

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he Council, led by the President of the Republic, Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, thanked the entire Burundian population, the security authorities, the judiciary, the administration and the joint security committees that contributed to that tightening of security. The Council has taken several measures to further improve security.

‘Make national security one’s own’ Among other things, the permanent secretariat was asked to organize, jointly with the Ministry of the Interior, the popularization of the national security strategy among political party leaders, in turn, with their activists, and especially with young people affiliated with their parties.

The Council regretted the fact that several leaders of authorized political parties are unaware of the content of that national security strategy.

‘Traders called on to take food prices down’ The Council also called on the Ministry of Commerce and other trade actors to suspend or punish traders who charge very high prices for food products while production has been well and abundant.

The shortage and rising prices of certain drinks produced by BRARUDI (Brewery and Lemonade processing) were also criticized by the Council, which suggested that those responsible for such a situation be punished.

‘FOREX traders warned’ FOREX (Foreign Exchange) traders have been accused of being at the origin of the depreciation of the Burundian currency against the foreign currencies.

The National Security Council asked the

ministries in charge of Finance, Commerce, Justice, and Security, as well as the BRB (Central Bank) to collaborate to severely punish those currency exchangers who are causing economic woes in the country.

‘Banks warned’ As a result of the very high-interest rates charged by some banks on the clients’ loans, some people fail to run their projects and become rather bankrupt, according to the National Security Council.

Some recipients of such loans even sell their assets and properties, and families are sometimes dislocated. The Ministry in charge of Finance and the BRB have been called on to sit together with those banks to find a solution to that issue, in a period not exceeding two months.

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‘Mining industry’ The National Security Council also deplored the non-compliance with the law and the agreements signed by the mining and the rare earth companies.

It recommended that the Ministry of Energy and Mines to closely monitor the situation in order to take appropriate measures against companies that violate conventions signed with the Government of Burundi or that conceal the amount produced in making false reports.

In order to promote local businesses, the National Security Council expressed the support of the Burundi government to the FOMI chemical fertilizer manufacturing company, which has already made a remarkable step in this area.

The Council asked the Ministry in charge of Agriculture to support the company so that it can increase its production in quality and quantity.

The same ministry should also request parastatals, including OTB, SOSUMO, INTERCAFE, ISABU and other private companies importing chemical fertilizer, to purchase from FOMI to reduce the use of foreign currencies.

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OPINION

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Opinion:Why Burundi is not part of East Africa Got Talent and all questions we are embarrassed to answer.

If you spend enough time on Internet, wherever you are in the world, there are possibilities that one day you stumbled upon videos of American Got Talent, Britain Got Talent or from one of many other franchises of the Show created by Simon Cowell. Now we have an East Africa Got Talent, People are asking why Burundi or South Sudan are not featured on the show.

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any of us [Burundians] have dreamed to see a Burundian on this “Greatest stage of the world”, that was before we heard that there is an “East Africa Got Talent” coming in. However, how angry and pissed off we were to hear that Burundi was not part of it.

Even though everyone would be tempted to answer this question with political arguments, and as always exploring the Rwanda-Burundi conflict, adding to that the executive producer is a Rwandan, I will try to answer this question “Why Burundi is not Part of East Africa Got Talent” by using TV business-related arguments.

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#EAGT: 4 Countries Participating in 2019 “Initially, the plan was to have 3 countries due to the logistics & resources involved but I said we must have Rwanda on board & I defended my proposition. Eventually, Rwanda was added,” – Lee Ndayisaba, Executive Producer @eastafricagt pic.twitter. com/No7EgIL1SP — #SSYC2019 South Sudan (@JuliusBintu) May 7, 2019

Yes, Lee Ndayisaba is a Rwandan, he is the Executive Producer and he fought for it.

ences in producing such show (Bongo Star Search, Big Brother Africa etc).

The show we watch on TV or over the internet does not appear there by magic. Actually, as we all know it, there is a team behind every show and East Africa Got Talent is not an exception.

Lee Ndayisaba explains how he fought to get Rwanda featured on the show, it was not easy as he mentioned it, but he managed to convince his colleagues to include Rwanda. Was Burundi to be featured mentioned as a possibility during their meetings? May be yes, maybe no, nobody has an answer right now.

Production Company Rapid Blue certainly bought the Simon Cowell’s SYCOtv Company, to produce it as a franchise in East Africa. In addition, as Lee Ndayisaba told igihe.com, the original idea was to start with Kenya because they were sure to meet the quality expectation.

However, after a while, they decided to add Tanzania and Uganda, countries with experi-

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The only thing we only know is that Burundi was not a requirement to get the show produced.

The other thing that we may be sure of is that Many Burundian have been dreaming to produce the show and maybe no one took the next step to buy a franchise of the show.

That young man from #Rwanda! Thankful pic.twitter.com/jQh5b9DupM — Lee Ndayisaba (@LeeByChoice) April 28, 2019

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BURUNDI

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What have you done when you ca Got Talent” a priority for the heard that “Got Talent” is com- Burundi main Broadcaster? The ing to East Africa? obvious answer might be NO. However, how can a country How amazing could have been less known in East African Meto watch on Burundi National dia landscape can expect to Television, RTNB, Jeff Koinange showcase the Cultural potenpushing the Golden Buzzer after tial and national’s Artist Tala Laurette Tetero’s(Tetero is the ent? Maybe the easy answers winner of Primusic 2019, a star are, we do not know what to do search like a show, produced by to get there or we are busy with Burundi main Brewery Compa- other projects. ny, Brarudi) performance on the Stage of East Africa Got Talent.

May those who think it is impossible don’t disturb those To make this happen, there is trying to make it happen. a cost not only a financial one but also the understanding of Is it important to have Burundi how the Television Industry featured on the “East Africa got works as well.

Talent Show”, the answer is undoubtedly “YES”. However, when For example, the head of Pro- we ask who might have the first grams and Production at RTNB, responsibility to get Burundi in a normal and professional there, it is hard to answer. situation, should have done this after knocking to the Director Fortunately, a team of BurunGeneral’s door: dian Refugee and “Rwandans” called Himbaza Drumers, took “ Got Talent show is coming in the opportunity in front of them East Africa and we need to be and auditioned. Were they the part of it ” would have said the best we have ever heard, NO. head of Programs and Produc- Actually, they are not even the tion as he sat down to explain first Burundi Royal Drummers his plan. on “Got Talent Show, in the past, we have seen Burundi Drums on “We need to work with the sales Belgium Got talent. department, and contact Rapid Blue telling them that we would Many Burundians on social melike to become a broadcast part- dia reacted angrily after seeing ner of the Show, for Burundi au- the Himbaza Drumers perforditions and throughout all the mance on the EAGT stage, with stages of it across East Africa, drums and outfit that doesn’t but meanwhile we need to con- show any Burundian Identity. vince local partners like Econet, And the lower third of the vidBrarudi, KCB, CRDB, Bancobu, eo indicated that they are from Savonors, and others to adver- Rwanda. tise on the show. The plan is we get the money from Advertisers “How dare, that is a huge abomand we use half of it to get the ination and disrespect towards right to air the show”.

UNESCO world heritage,” they said.

The Director-General would There is a room to salute the have said, “ I Like the Idea, Courage of those drummers; we writes all the document, want can only imagine how they got it at my desk tomorrow morn- there. Who benefit more from a ing, I will be making some Burundi Royals Drummers percalls” . formance on EAGT Stage? The answer is the whole of East AfriThis is easier said than done ac- ca, who receive the praises? The tually, is a show like “East Afri-

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answer is Rwanda, the country that gave the chance Burundian refugees on its stage.

Meanwhile, it is still hard to take responsibilities on the true reasons for Burundi being absent on EAGT. Dear Himbaza Drumers, next time show the world that you are proud of Burundi Culture, add Burundi flag as an identity, you have done it in the past, your brothers did it in Belgium Got Talent, train hard and play well, and make us proud.

What Burundi should do next?

“Burundi and Burundian should understand that everything is Business out there, that regional integration is a permanent fight to access opportunities .” tweeted a Burundian in the diaspora.

Nobody is out there to give out opportunities as a gift. Sacrifice needs to be made, the local initiative needs to be supported, politics may help but it’s all about interest, what are you bringing on the table?

Is a show like EAGT necessary for Burundian Audience? Yes, I would go far and say yes we need it urgently. An event like the Victory of Intamba, Primusic & Diamond Platinumz, Pamoja Festival, have shown that Burundian crave Entertainment.

Do Burundian have enough money to pay for world-Class entertainment events, the answer may be yes and no, but the truth is that Burundians always find a way to get all they want when they really want it.

For decision-makers, Cultural Enthusiast, Burundi’s Business companies, please do work together to have EAGT audition in Burundi, to allow a new generation to dream, that their talents can bring them far, to the biggest stage of the World.

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The EU releases new funds to help Burundi preparedness against Ebola

The European Union has announced today that it releasing new funds to help Burundi’s preparedness against the Ebola virus.

The European Union, in its online statement released today on August 21, 2019, stated: “The risk of a spillover of Ebola from DR Congo to the neighboring countries is high. That’s why we are stepping up assistance to Burundi to strengthen Ebola preparedness measures”.

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WHY IT MATTERS: As Burundi has launched a vaccination campaign on its frontline workers against the Ebola outbreak, the country is on the high alert of preparedness in order to keep the spill-over pf the virus from neighboring DR Congo.

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Related: The UK releases extra aid support for countries at risk of Ebola virus The European Union is stepping up its assistance to Burundi with €465,000 to further strengthen Ebola preparedness measures by authorities and aid organizations in The risk of a spill-over of the country. #Ebola from #DRCongo to “ To effectively fight the Ebothe neighbouring countries la virus we do not only have to is high. That’s why we are address the affected cases in stepping up assistance to the Democratic Republic of Con#Burundi to strengthen Ebgo but also increase our efforts ola preparedness measures: to prevent the disease from spreading to neighboring counhttps://t.co/MaqyBLw5Uj pic. tries like Burundi. The European twitter.com/uzXLwcLfrQ Union is, therefore, supporting — EU Humanitarian Aid (@ ongoing Ebola preparedness eu_echo) August 21, 2019 measures in the country, in-

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The EU releases €465,000 to help Burundi’s preparedness The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread in the east of the country with a high risk of a spill-over into the neighboring

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Related: Scientists announce a breakthrough anti-Ebola cure up to 90 percent in DR Congo.

As the statement of the EU says, the new EU funding will be allocated through the World Health Organisation and will strengthen the coordination, surveillance and response capacities to Ebola in high-risk districts in Burundi, close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

It should be noted that the Ebola virus has officially been declared in the bordering province with Burundi, South Kivu, in Walikale village, DR Congo Health ministry announced.

cluding infection prevention and control. Everything possible must be done to avoid a further spread of the deadly virus.”, Christos Stylianides , Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, who is also the EU’s Ebola Coordinator, said

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SPORTS

World Cup 2022 Preliminary Round: Here is Burundi provisional squad to play Tanzania

Burundi National Team Head Coach Alain Olivier Niyungeko has named his 29-man provisional squad to face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in the 2022 World Cup preliminary round.

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he Swallows of Burundi will host neighbors Taifa Stars from Tanzania in the first leg set to be played on 4 September 2019 at Intwari stadium in Bujumbura as part of the preliminary round of the Qatar_World Cup2022.

Tanzania Taifa Stars will host the return leg scheduled for 7 September 2019 in Dar-esSalam.

Meanwhile, Burundi national team kicked off the training sessions for the first 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, August 20th at the National Technical Center of the Football Federation of Burundi (FFB).

“The goal is to win from the first matches of the playoffs to the finals,” said Burundi national team manager Mutima Constantin, met on the field with national coach Olivier Niyungeko.

“From the experience of the previous CAN in Egypt, we are convinced that we can do the best. He said.

Thanking all those who supported the na-

tional team during preparations for the CAN 2019, Mutima Constantin reassured that this time, the preparations will be intensified to qualify again. “We are reassured. Players demonstrate courage and serenity, “he added.

“Apart from the first players among those called for preparations for this phase of playoffs like Fiston, Chabalala, Ngando Omar, Shassir and others who are already in the country, the others should arrive soon.”

He noted #Burundi Les entraînements pour les 1ères rencontres des éliminatoires de la coupe du monde 2022 ont commencé ce mardi 20 août au Centre Technique National de la @BurundiFF. Le premier match les opposera à TAIFA STAR est programmé pour le 4/9 à Bujumburahttps://t.co/gLowaMeST1 — F.F.B (@BurundiFF) August 20, 2019

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Here is Burundi 29-man squad summoned to play Tanzania 1.Ndikumana Justin 2.Nahimana Jonathan 3.Arakaza Mac Arthur 4.Nshimirimana David 5.Ngando Omar 6.Moussa Omar 7.Nsabiyumva Frédéric 8.Bacanamwo Joël 9.Ramazani Diamant 10.Harerimana Rachid Léon 11.Ndaye Chancel 12.Duhayindavyi Gael 13.Bigirimana Gael 14.Kwizera Pierrot 15.Amissi Cédrid 16.Nahimana Shassiri 17.Moustafa Francis 18.Kamsoba Elvis 19.Akimana Akonkwa 20.Kasongo Benjamin 21.Ulimwengu Jules 22.Amissi Mohamed 23.Kanakimana Bienvenue 24.Shabani Hussein Tchabalala 25.Fiston Abdoul Razzak 26.Berahino Saido 27.Laudit Mavugo 28.Bimenyimana Bonfils Caleb 29.

Shaka Bienvenu

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