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DRC : Thomas Lubanga announces the creation of the “Convention for the Popular Revolution” (CRP)
Thomas Lubanga, a former warlord convicted by the International Criminal Court, has formalized, from Uganda, the creation of a politico-military movement in Ituri, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Rumonge : Congolese refugees at the Makombe site face difficulties accessing healthcare
Congolese refugees living at the Makombe site, in the district and province of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi), face serious difficulties accessing healthcare. Despite the presence of humanitarian organizations and basic infrastructure,
Bujumbura : the finance minister closes the door to private media
Last Thursday, in Bujumbura, the commercial city where all United Nations agencies and the central administration are concentrated, six local radio stations – Isanganiro, Bonesha FM, Rema FM, Shima FM,
Gitega : two young women jailed
The two young Rwandan women are imprisoned in Gitega central prison in the political capital of Burundi. They are accused of espionage. INFO SOS Médias Burundi Two young Rwandan women,
Rwanda : more than 7,000 young Burundian refugees supported by Maison Shalom in 2024
In 2024, Maison Shalom played a key role in the education and economic empowerment of young Burundian refugees in Rwanda. Thanks to its efforts, more than 7,000 young people were
Nakivale (Uganda) : rising school fees worry refugees
The increase in school fees in primary and secondary schools in Nakivale camp is causing serious concern among refugees. This increase of 5,000 Uganda shillings per pupil, bringing the quarterly
Gihanga : a drinking water shortage endangering the population
Deprived of drinking water, residents of Gihanga in Bubanza Province (western Burundi) must rely on river water, despite the health risks. Existing infrastructure is inadequate or sabotaged, and promised solutions
Bujumbura : faced with the high cost of living, Batwa women adopt a new approach
Despite economic hardship and stigma, some Batwa women in Bujumbura Province (western Burundi) refuse to give up. Abandoning begging, they find dignified livelihoods, thus inspiring their community. INFO SOS Médias
Crisis in eastern Congo : towards direct negotiations between the M23 and Kinshasa
The Angolan presidency announced Tuesday that it will establish a direct contact with the M23 armed group, with a view to direct negotiations between the Congolese government and this group,
Nduta (Tanzania) : a Burundian refugee detained in inhumane conditions
Stany Nyandwi, in his thirties, was abducted by Tanzanian police officers outside the camp and taken to an initially unknown location. He was later found in prison, in critical condition