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FAO Predicts Serious Food Shortages
Parts of eastern and southern Burundi are threatened with acute food shortages following low agricultural yields compounded by an influx of returning refugees, an official of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said.

Recent Developments, Including Cessation of Hostilities, Positive But Peace P...
There had been several positive developments in Burundi, including the cessation of hostilities, but the peace process still faced significant challenges requiring a national willingness for compromise, and regional and international support that was coordinated and robust, the Security Council was told this morning.

Security Council Press Statement
The following Security Council press statement on Burundi was read out today by Council President Jan Grauls (Belgium):

UN Urges Govt, Rebels to Observe Truce
The Security Council today welcomed the recent agreement by Government forces and rebels in Burundi to try to dismantle any roadblocks to the revised ceasefire agreement they signed in June.

Kagame Back From State Visit to Burundi
President Paul Kagame returned from a three-day State visit to Burundi on Saturday.

First Ladies Discuss Advocacy
The First Lady of Rwanda, Mrs Jeannette Kagame on Friday, 22 August, met with her Burundian counterpart, First Lady Denise Nkurunziza.

Kagame Calls for Closer Trade Links With Burundi
President Paul Kagame who is currently in neighbouring Burundi on a State visit, Friday called for stronger economic ties with Burundi.

Burundi-Rwanda - Plotting an Economic Revival
President Kagame's trip to Burundi has opened a new chapter in relations between both countries. For the every first time since both countries got their independence from Belgium in 1962, relations between both countries have gone beyond rhetoric and are now based on shared values and needs.

Restarting Political Dialogue
Burundi?s political crisis is not solved and may yet jeopardise the country?s future stability.

Kagame Arrives in Country for Three-Day Official Visit
President Paul Kagame Thursday began a three-day official visit to Burundi. On his arrival at Akanyaru border post, Kagame was met by the president of the Burundi Senate, Pio Ntavyohanyuma and other government officials.

Land Remains Key Challenge in Reintegration of Returnees
Although he looks frail, Cossan Ntabwigwa, in his late 60s, is a determined man. He recently returned from Tanzania, where he had been a refugee since 1972, and is seeking to resettle on a piece of land he left years ago.

Overview - Restarting Political Dialogue
Despite progress in implementing a peace agreement with the Party for the Liberation of the Hutu People - National Forces of Liberation (Palipehutu-FNL), the last active rebel movement, Burundi is going through a dangerous political crisis which could compromise the holding of free and fair elections in 2010 and the country?s future stability.

KCB to Open Branches in Rwanda And Burundi
The Kenya Commercial Bank is to widen its regional reach by venturing into Rwanda and Burundi in the next one year.

Country Set to Join East African Capital Markets Body
Investors in Burundi are looking forward to the integration of the country into the East African capital market, which will enable them to participate in regional initial public offerings without discrimination.

Burundi, Rwanda Barred From Tazania's Hottest Public Share Sale
Investors from Burundi and Rwanda will not be allowed to purchase shares in the National Microfinance Bank of Tanzania, a financial expert has said.

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