FACTOID #151: The five countries with the highest coffee consumption are also the five countries whose citizens trust one another the most. Coincidence? Probably.
Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi, lying east of Bujumbura. It is the capital of Gitega Province, one of the 17 provinces of Burundi. It is the home of the Burundi National Museum. Several karyenda royal drum sanctuaries are located in the area, as well as the ibwami (royal court). Image File history File links BI-Gitega. ... Bujumbura, estimated population 300,000 (1994), is the capital of Burundi. ... Gitega is one of the 17 provinces of Burundi. ... The Karyenda was the main traditional symbol of Burundi and its mwami (kings). ... Sanctuary has multiple meanings. ... in Kirundi and Kinyarwanda language word for Royal Court. ... Royal court (as distinguished from a court of law) may refer to a number of institutions: A noble court - the household or entourage of a monarch or other ruler The Royal Court of Jersey - the main court of justice of Jersey The Royal Court of Guernsey - the main court of...
Amnesty international considers the men to be prisoners of conscience, detained solely for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of assembly, association and expression.
This authorization was granted permanently by the Administrator of Gitega in December 2005.
The meeting was moved to another venue nearby but was interrupted near the end when the Governor of Gitega, the Deputy Commissioner of the Judicial Police and several police officers entered the room.
The Province of Gitega is adjacent on the north to the Province of Ngozi, on the west to the Provinces of Kayanza and Muramvya, on the south to the Provinces of Bururi and Rutana, and on the east to the Provinces of Karuzi and Ruyigi.
The Commune of Giheta is adjacent on the north to the Commune of Bugendana, on the west to the Province of Muramvya, on the south to the Commune of Gitega, and on the east to the Province of Karuzi.
The Commune of Gitega, with the provincial capital at its center, is adjacent on the north to the Commune of Giheta, on the west to the Province of Muramvya, on the south to the Communes of Gishubi and Makebuko, and on the east to the Provinces of Karuzi and Ruyigi.