Burundi: Fuel crisis immobilizes people and things
By Avit Ndayiziga Summary of the article –Burundi’s three-year fuel crisis has crippled daily life, causing soaring prices, economic losses, and widespread hardship. –President Ndayishimiye blamed depleted foreign currency reserves and corruption but offered no solutions, while critics point to poor governance and mismanagement. –Smuggling and illicit trade have become survival tactics. However, activists argue…
IGITOROPASS and the Fuel Crisis in Burundi: A Solution or a Temporary Fix?
By Avit Ndayiziga In our recent article discussing Burundi’s fuel shortage, we questioned whether SOPEBU (Société Pétrolière du Burundi) might be the solution to this long-standing issue. This debate was addressed on Radio Bonesha on November 23, 2024, by Gabriel Rufyiri, president of OLUCOME, an Anti-Corruption and Economic Malpractice Observatory. Rufyiri argued that “SOPEBU is…
Internet Disruptions Amid Electoral Controversy in Mozambique
By Herman Ramos On October 9, 2024, Mozambique went to the polls for presidential and legislative elections, but the electoral process quickly proved to be troubled and controversial. Observers from the European Union pointed to serious issues in vote counting, describing it as “slow, disorganized, and lacking transparency.” In the provinces of Gaza and Sofala,…
Burundi- Prime Minister Laments Missed Goals Due to Poor Strategic Planning
By Avit Ndayiziga On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Hemicycle of Kigobe, Prime Minister Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA presented a biannual report before both Chambers of the Parliament of Burundi, convened in Congress as per Article 168, Paragraph 4 of the Constitution. The report highlighted the annual work plan and budget (PTBA) implementation for the second…
HIVR4P: Integrate Pleasure into HIV Prevention Efforts, Urges Dr. Sarit Golub
By Avit Ndayiziga At the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P), held in Lima, Peru, from October 6 to 10, 2024, an important call arose to shift HIV prevention efforts away from fear-based approaches and toward ones that prioritise pleasure and empathy. Dr. Sarit Golub, a social psychologist with extensive public health experience, called…
HIVR4P2024: Lenacapavir brings hope to ending HIV epidemic, says Dr Colleen Kelley
By Avit Ndayiziga Nicknamed a miracle HIV prevention tool, Lenacapavir stands out among other existing long-acting injectable options due to its biannual dosing regimen. While there is currently no vaccine or single-shot cure for HIV, the global scientific community has made significant strides in developing a range of HIV prevention tools facilitating choices. These include…
HIVR4P 2024: “HIV is too smart,” toughening vaccine development, says Dr Sandhya Vasan
By Avit Ndayiziga During the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference that kicked off this Sunday morning, 6 October 2024, in Lima, Peru, in Latin America, Dr. Sandhya Vasan cleared all assumptions about the absence of an HIV vaccine for over 40 years. According to this investigator, the complex nature of HIV and its rapid…
Capital Flight Deepens Africa’s Debt Crisis and Poverty, Economists Warn
By Avit Ndayiziga The ongoing capital flight from African nations has worsened external debt burdens, destabilizing the continent’s fragile economies and driving millions deeper into poverty. Professor Léonce Ndikumana calls for strategic reforms and investment incentives to stabilize these economies and foster sustainable development. The distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts highlighted…
Economists Warn 2024-2025 State Budget Prioritizes Public Servants Over Economic Growth
By Avit Ndayiziga Despite the 2024-2025 state budget surging to BIF 4,626.0 billion, exceeding last year’s BIF 3,923.1 billion, it shows a budget deficit of BIF 449.6 billion as expenditures hit BIF 5,075.6 billion, outpacing available resources. Economists and activists caution that the budget will satisfy public servants while stifling economic growth. Every year on…
AIDS 2024: No health without mental health, urges United for Global Mental Health
By Avit Ndayiziga In this twirling world, almost every person is likely to face mental health challenges at some point in life. This is due to major stressors like the death of a loved one, striking poverty, divorce, loss of a job, forced displacement, and others. However, according to the Office of Infectious Disease and…
