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Bururi : farmers in distress facing a shortage of fertilizers in the middle of the farming season B

While the farming season B is in full swing, farmers in the province of Bururi (southern Burundi) are facing a shortage of fertilizers that threatens their harvests. Between opaque distribution

Refugees

Tanzania : unilateral reduction of aid for refugees suffering from chronic diseases

The measure is due to the decision of the American Administration which suspended the external aid of which several humanitarian NGOs are beneficiaries. Refugees who received daily medicines to treat

Refugees

Dzaleka (Malawi) : medicines intended for refugees stolen

A large stock of medicines was emptied during the night of February 26 to 27 at the Dzaleka camp in Malawi. Refugees who reported this theft to the police found

Health

Bujumbura : Burundi government introduces a stabilization allowance for its doctors

The Burundian government, through the ministries in charge of Health and Finance, has taken a significant step to retain its health professionals. A joint order, signed on January 16, 2025,

Criminalité

Cibitoke : 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

DRC En

Butembo : ten Wazalendo militiamen killed in violent clashes

A new outbreak of violence has shaken Butembo, where two factions of Wazalendo militiamen (name given to local militias maintained by Congolese authorities) clashed on the night of March 3

DRC En

Bujumbura : war in eastern DRC paralyses cross-border trade with Burundi

As the armed conflict intensifies in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), cross-border trade with Burundi is taking a severe blow. Trade, once flourishing, is now hampered by insecurity,

Refugees

Kakuma (Kenya) : a dozen refugees injured during the march for drinking water

Since last Friday, the Kakuma camp in Kenya has been the scene of refugees’ protests. On Monday, several dozen refugees marched to the UNHCR office. They were demanding the supply

Refugees

Burundi : increased restrictions that suffocate refugees

Faced with growing security tensions, the Burundian government is imposing new drastic measures on refugees. These restrictions, which limit their freedom of movement and complicate their access to essential resources,

Security

Ruyigi : a Congolese refugee found dead

On Sunday, a sordid tragedy shook the Nyankanda refugee camp, located in the district of Butezi, Ruyigi province, in eastern Burundi. Innocent, a Congolese refugee aged over 30 years, was