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Rumonge : a man’s arm amputated after accusations of theft
A new act of mob justice has cast a shadow over Rukinga village, in the district and province of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi), where a man was violently beaten by residents
Butezi : a second body found in the camp in a week
A body was found a few meters from the Nyankanda camp in the district of Butezi in the province of Ruyigi (eastern Burundi) on Sunday. It has not been identified.
Cibitoke : Imbonerakure military training worries the population
While heavy weapons fire echoes in the province of Cibitoke, the population is worried about the intensification of Imbonerakure military training. These exercises, conducted under the supervision of ex-rebels and
Kirundo : meeting between Burundian and Rwandan intelligence, a hope for the reopening of borders
Burundian and Rwandan civil and military intelligence met on Monday in the town center of Kirundo province (northern Burundi), not far from the eastern border of Rwanda. This meeting, which
Women’s Rights Day – Burundi : celebration or commemoration?
Every year, March 8 marks the International Women’s Rights Day. Celebrated since 1910 under various themes, it aims to highlight the fight for gender equality and women’s rights. However, in
Photo of the week : Imbonerakure paramilitary exercises stir up tensions among the population
While the security situation remains fragile, paramilitary training conducted by the Imbonerakure in the province of Cibitoke is causing great concern. Their supervision by military instructors and their possible involvement
Ngozi : suspension of free care at the Kiremba autonomous hospital
This measure is a very hard blow for children and pregnant women. It came after investigations carried out by the ministry in charge of health. The concerned health facility is
Nakivale (Uganda) : Albino refugees threatened by the scorching sun
Climate change threatens the lives of albinos in Nakivale camp in Uganda. Many of them suffer from critical skin lesions following the burning sun. They are sounding the alarm. INFO
Rumonge : a young man arrested on suspicion of rape of a minor
A resident of the district and province of Rumonge (southwest Burundi) was arrested by the police on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He is suspected of having assaulted a 15-year-old girl.
Makamba : the surge in the price of corn and cassava flour worsens the food crisis
While the province of Makamba (southern Burundi) is in the middle of the harvest period, a serious shortage of fuel oil is paralyzing the mills, leading to a steep rise