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2 November 2011 – Norway, Australia and the Netherlands lead this year's newly released Human Development Index (HDI) rankings, the annual United Nations measure of progress in human well-being, while the Democratic Republic…

NY 20 October 2011_The new Permanent Representative of Burundi to the United Nations, Herménégilde Niyonzima, presented his credentials today to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Before his appointment, Mr. Niyonzima had…

NY 17 October 2011_For decades the United Nations has worked to free people from poverty. We have made great progress — but today those gains are in doubt. Too many people are living in fear: fear of losing their jobs; fear…

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children 's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for an urgent increase in the efforts to combat what the UN agency described as "one of the worst ever" cholera outbreaks…

21 September 2011 – Burundi has intensified its efforts in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases in a United Nations-backed initiative that adds acute respiratory infections to the list of illnesses targeted in…

Every year on the International Day of Peace, people around the world commit to non-violence and to harmony among all peoples and nations. Peace is our mission; our day-to-day quest. This year's theme focuses on the timely…

20 September 2011 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya in his capacity as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps wishes to forward herewith, the following Appended Message of condolence and solidarity from the members of the…

NAIROBI, 11 August 2011 (IRIN) - Drought, poor rains and continuing high fuel prices have combined to keep food prices in Eastern Africa high, with consumers forgoing basic staples and many traders being forced to shut down…

Bujumbura, July 14, 2011_Belgium has donated 7 million euros (9.8 million U. S. dollars) to Burundi in support for the East African country's education, the government said on Thursday. A cooperation agreement was signed on…

Bujumbura, July 07, 2011_Authorities in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura have rejected the creation of a High Court of Justice, fearing a potential destabilisation of the country's institutions. However, some Burundian…