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Nyanza-Lac : Imbonerakure prevent the arrest of a suspect accused of attacking an opposition member
SOS Médias Burundi Nyanza-Lac, May 6, 2025 – An attempt to arrest a suspected perpetrator of an attack on an opposition activist turned into a clash on Monday, May 5,
Cibitoke : over 100 Rwandan FLN rebels killed by the Burundian army in Kibira
SOS Médias Burundi Mabayi, May 8, 2025 – More than 100 Rwandan rebels from the FLN (National Liberation Front) were killed during intense fighting with the Burundian army in the
Nakivale (Uganda) : the World Bank supports the empowerment of single refugee mothers
SOS Médias Burundi Nakivale, May 8, 2025—The World Bank has launched a project in Nakivale camp, Uganda, to support single refugee mothers, considered particularly vulnerable. The initiative aims to strengthen
A corpse recovered from the Ruvyironza River in Ryansoro : accidental drowning or disguised murder?
SOS Médias Burundi Ryansoro, May 8, 2025 – The discovery of the lifeless body of Léopold Mbisamatore in the Ruvyironza River, in Ryansoro district, raises questions and suspicions. While police
Kenny Claude Nduwimana Case : the Burundian justice in turmoil again
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 7, 2025 – On May 5, the Bujumbura Court of Appeal reopened the case of journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana, detained since October 2023 despite the
Murwi : a sexagenerian killed with a machete, two young Imbonerakure arrested
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 7, 2025 – The lifeless body of Darius Nduwayo, 62 years old, was found in his home in Kigazi village, Buhayira Zone. Two young members
Meheba : refugees elect new representatives, a Burundian among those elected
SOS Médias Burundi Meheba, May 7, 2025 – Refugees in the Meheba camp in Zambia have just renewed their village representatives. While they welcome the process, many of them regret
Burundi : travelers turned back at the Kobero border for passports dtamped by the M23
SOS Médias Burundi Muyinga, May 6, 2025 – Dozens of Burundian citizens have been stranded for several days at the Kobero border, in Muyinga Province (northeast Burundi), between Burundi and
Burundi : Monsignor Nyaboho appointed chairperson of the CNIDH, between hopes and concerns
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 6, 2025 – The National Assembly approved on Monday the appointment of seven new commissioners to steer the Independent National Human Rights Commission (CNIDH). The
Burundi: UN Women donates a mini-oil mill to a vulnerable women’s cooperative in Rumonge
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, May 6, 2025 – A strong gesture toward the economic empowerment of rural women. On April 29, UN Women officially handed over a mini-oil mill donation