Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns
By Ferdinand Mbonihankuye At Gishora, young apprentices learn Burundi’s royal drumming tradition, recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, from…
Tea vs Trees: Burundi is Trading a National Park for a Cash Crop
When Kibira was elevated to protected area status by a ministerial order establishing its boundaries on 12 December 1933, its…
Eucalyptus in Burundi: Between environmental challenges and economic opportunities
Despite the economic opportunities that eucalyptus offers, it can be harmful to the environment. Kayanza province is a case in…
DRC-Burundi: forests and parks fall victim to land scarcity and infertility
The average family farm size is falling in DRC and Burundi’s rural areas as a result of demographic pressure. Fertility…