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Burundi : the CNC calls on authorities to better collaborate with journalists for better development of the country
The National Communication Council (CNC) promises to dialogue with the country’s authorities to encourage them to talk to journalists. The president of the CNC indicated that based on lamentations of media professionals, this body aims to put an...

How to watch WSL: Women's Super League 2024/25 live streams, TV channels, fixtures
The Women's Super League returns after the international break with an intriguing set of fixtures – here we've got you covered with our guide on how to watch the WSL online, on TV, and for free. WSL fixtures, streams, TV for December 8 2024 •...

Burundi frees journalist sentenced to 10 years in jail
Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye shows her release order after walking out of the Bubanza prison following a Presidential pardon on August 16, 2024. [AFP] Burundi on Friday freed journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who had been sentenced to 10...
Burundi pardons journalist sentenced to 10 years in jail
Burundi has pardoned a journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly “undermining the integrity of the national territory”, the presidency announced late Thursday. Floriane Irangabiye was arrested in August 2022 while visiting her...

Burundi, DR Congo among six countries featuring in cycling ...
The Principal Secretary of the State Department for East African Community, Abdi Dubat, has hailed the role of sporting activities in strengthening the resolve of the East African States to move towards the realisation of the regional integration...

Burundi pardons journalist sentenced to ten years in jail
Burundi has pardoned a journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly “undermining the integrity of the national territory”, the presidency announced late Thursday. Floriane Irangabiye was arrested in August 2022 while visiting her...

Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye freed following presidential pardon
Journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in January 2023 for allegedly undermining Burundi’s national integrity, was granted a presidential pardon on 14 August. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins...

Burundi president pardons journalist Irangabiye
kigali, rwanda / washington — Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pardoned journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who had been serving a 10-year prison sentence. The pardon was announced through a presidential order issued Wednesday....

Burundian Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Released After Two Years In Pr
Kampala, August 16, 2024— The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Burundian online journalist Florianne Irangabiye, who has served two years of a 10-year prison sentence, following a presidential pardon. “Floriane Irangabiye’s...

Burundi: Four years into Evariste Ndayishimiye’s presidency, repression of civic space continues unabated
Four years into President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s administration, human rights defenders, activists, journalists and members of the political opposition continue to face intimidation, harassment, arbitrary arrests and detention, and unfair...

Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released from jail

TV doctor explains strict rules which may have to be brought in to UK to stop Mpox spread
NHS GP Dr Hilary Jones described the measures that are being taken to protect Brits as the disease sweeps through Africa, adding that it could already have reached our shores Dr Hilary Jones described the measures that are being taken to protect...

TV doctor explains rules which may have to be brought in to UK to stop Mpox spread
NHS GP Dr Hilary Jones described the measures that are being taken to protect Brits as the disease sweeps through Africa, adding that it could have already reached our shores 14:41, 20 Aug 2024 Heath chiefs are becoming increasingly concerned...

Police Clarify Arrest of Foreign Protesters
The National Police Service has flagged as fake a notice purporting that there has been an increase in the number of foreigners infiltrating protests. Taking to X on Monday, July 7, the police refuted claims of being behind the notice, which has...

Burundi : Burundian President pardoned journalist Floriane Irangabiye
This presidential pardon measure was issued on August 14, according to a decree signed by President Évariste Ndayishimiye. Floriane Irangabiye was serving a 10-year jail. INFO SOS Médias Burundi According to the decree, the decision is the result...

Meridian elevates cultural diplomacy; African embassies honor independence
Meridian’s Culturefix blends creativity and diplomacy Diplomats and the creative industries collided in Washington last month for Meridian International Center’s fifth edition of its signature cultural diplomacy event, Culturefix. Hosted on June 5...

Cat Nap Coffee finds a home. Train day at Frontline Hobbies. Boys Home selling Christmas trees
A new coffee roaster in Staunton. Train day at Frontline Hobbies and Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm opening soon. All of that in this week's Business Beat. Cat Nap Coffee Roasting sets up shop at Art Hive STAUNTON — Ryan Brosmer may be better known...

Sudan: One Of The Best Ten Worldwide,Second In Africa
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Rogia al-Shafee Thanks to the huge efforts exerted by a talented and experienced Sudan news agency journalist, Sudan ranking has gone up to forefront within the media sports writing in the AIPS competition. It was a...

Burundi becomes sixth country to join EAC’s One Network Area, enjoy reduced communication costs

Nyege Nyege: The ‘Afrogalactic’ festival taking African music global
Fusing traditional African sonics with experimental electronic genres from other parts of the world, and delivering them to a 50,000-strong audience on the shores of Uganda’s Lake Victoria, Nyege Nyege is one of a kind on the festival circuit....