A body discovered on the beach of Lake Tanganyika in Gitaza
SOS Médias Burundi
Rumonge, June 30, 2025 – A body was discovered on Sunday morning, around 6:30 AM, on the beach of Lake Tanganyika, in the center of Gitaza, in Muhuta district, Rumonge province, located in southwestern Burundi. The victim has been identified as Rémy Ntiruvahirya, aged 35.
Originally from the Kirombwe sub-village, in Gitaza village, also in this province, Rémy Ntiruvahirya was last seen on Saturday evening on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, according to several witnesses. They report that the body showed signs of an unnatural death, suggesting a possible assault.
At this stage, the exact circumstances of his death remain unknown. A police source indicated that the victim may have suffered from mental illness, information the family has not confirmed.
Local administration authorities, accompanied by members of the deceased’s family, carried out the burial in the afternoon. An investigation has been opened to shed light on the true causes of Rémy Ntiruvahirya’s death.
You might also like
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,
DRC : the economic activity resumes in Uvira, while protests erupt in Goma against the withdrawal of the AFC/M23
SOS Médias Burundi Uvira/Goma, December 24, 2025 – In Uvira, the economic activity is resuming after attacks by the Wazalendo, but the population strongly opposes the withdrawal of the AFC/M23,
Goma : the Congolese army confirms the death of the military governor of North Kivu
It is the spokesman for the Congolese army, General Sylvain Ekenge, who announced it from the capital Kinshasa on Friday. It was at the end of a security meeting chaired