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Two lifeless bodies discovered in Gitega in one week : the population in turmoil
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, June 2, 2025 – In the space of a few days, two lifeless bodies have been discovered in Gitega province (central Burundi), plunging the population into
Rumonge : two people arrested for alleged rape of minors
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, June 2, 2025 — Two individuals suspected of raping minors were arrested in Rumonge province, in the southwest of the country. They are Niyokigongwe, 15 years
Aloys Baricako (RANAC) accuses generals of hijacking the state and promises a national reconstruction
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, June 2, 2025 — In Gitega, Aloys Baricako is breaking his silence. The RANAC president openly accuses certain generals and senior officials of misappropriating public resources
Photo of the week : between closed borders and unsold tangerines, women of Rumonge are innovating
While fruit growers in the district of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi) are struggling to sell their tangerines due to the border closure with neighboring Rwanda, some women are seizing the opportunity
Bujumbura : Rubirizi zone chief dismissed for insubordination and mismanagement
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 2, 2025 — Jean Marie Nahishakiye, Rubirizi zone chief in Mutimbuzi district, Bujumbura province (west), was dismisses from his duties on Tuesday, May 27. Bujumbura
The Florina party wraps up its campaign in Rugombo by focusing on agriculture and fisheries
SOS Médias Burundi Rugombo, June 2, 2025 — Closing her election campaign in the district of Rugombo, in Cibitoke province (northwestern Burundi) on Sunday, Florina party chairperson Cécile Nshimirimana presented
Giharo : death threats and political pressure target UPRONA party members
SOS Médias Burundi Giharo, May 30, 2025 – A few days before the legislative and district elections scheduled in Burundi, a climate of political terror is taking hold in the
Burunga – “The right to vote confiscated” : strategies to manipulate and intimidate opponents in the run-up to Burundi’s elections
SOS Médias Burundi Burunga, May 30, 2025 – As the election campaign is in full swing in the small east African nation, serious voting rights violations and acts of intimidation
Bukinanyana – Violent clashes in Kibira : at least 12 FLN rebels killed by the Burundian army
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 30, 2025 – A large-scale operation conducted by the Burundi National Defense Forces (FDNB) in the natural forest of Kibira, on the border with Rwanda,
Bujumbura : begging mothers urge electoral candidates to take up their case once elected
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 30, 2025 – Since May 13, various political parties have been crisscrossing the country campaigning for the parliamentary and district council elections. Seeking votes, candidates