About BNUB

Nairobi, 2 October 2012: Burundi's experience of security sector reform has much to teach the world – that was one conclusion of a panel discussion that took place on 2 October 2012 at a "High Level Panel on the Challenges…

5 September 2012 - The situation in Burundi and the country's collaboration with the United Nations were at the center of a meeting held today between the President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, and the…

Bujumbura 3 August 2012 – The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) assistance to Burundi was discussed during the 43rd Joint Steering Committee meeting, co-chaired by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General…

NEW YORK, June 8, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General has appointed Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB). He will…

She will replace Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark, who completed her assignment in January 2012. The Secretary-General is grateful for Ms. Løj's dedicated service and important contribution to the Liberian peace process…

BUJUMBURA/ NEW YORK (2 May 2012) – "Burundi is making progress on human rights, but challenges remain in addressing impunity. The other real test will be the establishment of an effective, independent and credible Truth and…

BUJUMBURA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- As the world celebrates the world water day on Wednesday, the East African country vows to step up protection of its resources. "Water is unfortunately facing threats in Burundi and if we don't…

BUJUMBURA, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- Switzerland will provide 6 million Swiss francs (about 6.5 million U.S. dollars) to Burundi's decentralization program, the Burundian finance and development planning minister has announced…

BUJUMBURA, 22 February 2012 (IRIN) - At least 2,000 people displaced by recent torrential rains in the area of Gatumba, on the outskirts of Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, need food and shelter, say officials. The rains…

New York 7 December 2011 – Burundi is making steady progress in consolidating peace after years of conflict, the United Nations top official in the country told the Security Council today, noting that considerable socio…