Posts From Adam Ntwari

Politic

Photo of the week : 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

Human Rights

Ngozi : suspension of free care at the Kiremba autonomous hospital

This measure is a very hard blow for children and pregnant women. It came after investigations carried out by the ministry in charge of health. The concerned health facility is

Security

Bujumbura : families of United Nations System staff evacuated

Members of the international staff of United Nations System agencies assigned to Burundi were evacuated following a decision by headquarters due to security instability. The decision comes after the expulsion

Justice En

Bunyoni case : a request for provisional release and reopening of the case

The former Prime Minister of Burundi, Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, appeared on Friday before the cassation chamber of the Supreme Court, in an exceptional hearing held at the central prison of

Justice En

Kayanza : a man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape of a minor

The Kayanza provincial court sentenced a 25-year-old man to a heavy sentence for the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Despite the verdict, the accused continues to deny the crime and

DRC En

North Kivu : M23 installs its administration in the province

The M23 installed the new administration in the province of North Kivu on Thursday, which it largely occupies. Corneille Nangaa, head of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) to which the

Economy

Makamba : the fuel shortage paralyzes transport

For two weeks, transport in Makamba province, in southern Burundi, has been almost paralyzed by a serious fuel shortage. The few vehicles still in circulation display prohibitive prices, complicating travel.

Refugees

Burundi : towards the admission of equivalence of diplomas for Congolese refugees

Burundi is preparing to introduce a major measure in favor of the socio-economic integration of Congolese refugees on its soil : the granting of equivalence of their diplomas. This initiative

Refugees

Nduta (Tanzania): Demolition of houses for the slightest fault of refugees

Burundian refugees denounce a practice that has become commonplace: the demolition of houses if the occupants are accused of any fault. Several houses have already been destroyed and owners do

Security

Mugina: Leaflets calling for the lynching of alleged witches

For two weeks, leaflets have been circulating in the commune of Mugina, in the province of Cibitoke (north-west Burundi), inciting violence against people accused of witchcraft. Faced with this alarming