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United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura

In an important symbol of America's commitment to an enduring friendship with the Republic of Burundi, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi, Dawn M. Liberi, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura today.

Press Releases: United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi

United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 21, 2013 In an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring friendship with the Republic of Burundi, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi, Dawn M. Liberi, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura today. Occupying a 10-acre site near the city center in Kigobe ...

Burundi rights groups condemn ruling party youth violence

Burundian civil society groups said Tuesday they were "deeply concerned" by violence carried out by the ruling party's youth wing, criticising the immunity they claim they have received.

Bay to Breakers draws quirky crowd

Runners from Ethiopia and Burundi were first to cross the finish line in the 102nd Bay to Breakers Race Sunday morning surrounded by the usual number of racers who don costumes, according to preliminary results.

Qatar, Burundi Sign Air Transport Agreement

DOHA, May 20 (Bernama) -- Qatar and Burundi on Sunday inked the final signature on air transport agreement (ATA), which was initialled in March 2010, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

30K People Celebrate Bay to Breakers

More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to...

Tens of Thousands Run and Celebrate in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers

More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to...

Tens of Thousands Run, Celebrate in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers

More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to...

Tens of Thousands Run, Celebrate City's Bay to Breakers

More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to...

30K People Celebrate Bay to Breakers

More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to...

Burundi bus ambush: 2 killed

Two people have been killed after a bus carrying 30 passengers was ambushed by armed men believed to be ex-rebels near Burundi's capital Bujumbura.

Bay to Breakers 2013 Results: Men's and Women's Top Finishers and Best Photos

It was another exciting and entertaining Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, as the 102nd edition saw Ethiopian Tolossa Gedfa Fufi win the men's race and Diane Nukuri-Johnson of Burundi, Africa win in the women's circuit.  Local San Francisco radio station KGO broke the news on Twitter, saying the race was called at 7:35 PT. Nukuri-Johnson is no stranger to winning races, as she's competed for ...

Burundi's April inflation rate slows to 3.0 pct

BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - Burundi's inflation rate eased to 3.0 percent in the year to April from 5.9 percent in March, as the rise in housing, water and energy costs slowed, official figures showed on Wednesday. Housing, water and energy costs increased 1.4 percent year-on-year compared with 4.3 percent in March, data from the Institute of Economic Studies and Statistics (ISTEEBU) showed. The most ...

Burundi students complete MBA degrees at S.C. State

Two years ago, three students from the Republic of Burundi arrived on the campus of South Carolina State University in pursuit of MBA degrees in agribusiness.

Burundi: Beauty, beaches and beer

Burundi may not be the go-to capital of East Africa, but it is cheap and cheerful, and tourists are starting to cotton on.