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Massive power outage in Burundi : the country at a standstill, anger rising
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, August 8, 2025 – Since Wednesday, a widespread power outage has paralyzed several provinces in Burundi. From Bujumbura to Gitega, via Rumonge in Burunga, the economy
Repression, poverty, propaganda : the Iteka League issues an indictment against the Ndayishimiye regime
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 8, 2025 — When he came to power in June 2020, following the unexpected death of his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza, Évariste Ndayishimiye raised hopes. Hopes
Fuel scarce, heavy penalties : eight convictions in Muyinga
SOS Médias Burundi Muyinga, August 8, 2025 – Since Tuesday, eight individuals have been detained at Muyinga Central Prison in Buhumuza Province (eastern Burundi). They were convicted by the Muyinga
Burundi : BRB bets on the Chinese Yuan, the civil society fears adverse effects
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 6, 2025 — The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) has authorized, in a pilot phase, the use of the Chinese Yuan (RMB) to pay for imports
Burundi : BRB bets on the Chinese Yuan, the civil society fears adverse effects
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 6, 2025 — The Burundi Central Bank (BRB) has authorized, in a pilot phase, the use of the Chinese Yuan (RMB) to pay for imports
Nduta (Tanzania) : suspicious deaths and rumors of poisoning in the refugee camp
SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, August 6, 2025 — A climate of fear is taking hold in the Burundian refugee camp of Nduta, in northwest Tanzania, following several suspicious deaths and
South Kivu : clashes between Wazalendo militias supported by Kinshasa and the Twirwaneho group affiliated with the M23
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, August 6, 2025 — Violent fighting has been raging since Wednesday in the Itombwe sector, Mwenga territory (South Kivu), between Wazalendo militiamen, supported by the Congolese
Death of a journalist in Bukavu : JED calls for transparency on the circumstances
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, August 6, 2025 — The organization Journalist in Danger (JED) calls on the leaders of the Congo River Alliance (AFC) and the M23, who currently control
Burundi : Ndayishimiye tightens his control with a reduced government and strategic returns
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 5, 2025 – A few hours after appointing Nestor Ntahontuye as Prime Minister, President Évariste Ndayishimiye unveiled, through his spokesperson Rosine Guilène Gatoni, the composition
Burundi : Kenny Claude Nduwimana challenges the president in an open letter regarding his prolonged detention
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 5, 2025 – In an open letter sent to President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Burundian journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana denounces his arbitrary detention that has lasted for