Posts From Eric Irambona

Society

Giteranyi: an unidentified disease is decimating pigs

Residents in various villages in the district of Giteranyi in the province of Muyinga (northeastern Burundi) warn that pig farming is threatened. An as yet unidentified disease is decimating pigs.

Human Rights

Kayokwe: a retired ex-FAB in detention

Elvis Nzigamasabo, a retired soldier who served in the ex-FAB (former Burundian army before the integration of Hutu armed movements) is detained since January 12. He was arrested in Kibumbu

Economy

Rumonge : the interior minister orders the closure of a dozen bars

Twelve bars and two mini-depots have been closed by order of the interior minister since Tuesday. Owners of these bars, including influential members of the CNDD-FDD, are accused of not

Human Rights

Nyarugusu (Tanzania): a concerning showdown between two humanitarian organizations

In the Nyarugusu camp, two humanitarian NGOs compete in the area of ​​education. These are “Save the Children” and “IRC”. As a result, schools did not open on Monday. INFO

Security

Cibitoke: two new bodies found in Rugombo

Two bodies were discovered on Monday on the transverse road 8 of the hill and zone of ​​Cibitoke, in the commune of Rugombo in the province of Cibitoke (north-west of

Security

Ituri: around thirty people killed in Djugu

A new deadly attack by CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of Congo) occurred in the territory of Djugu, chiefdom of Bahema-Banywagi in the village of Nyamamba this weekend. Local civil

Human Rights

Ituri: angalau wananchi 28 waliuwawa katika mashambulizi ya waasi

Jumapili iliyopita, waasi wa kundi la silaha la CODECO (shirikisho kwa ajili ya maendeleo ya Kongo) walifanya mashambulizi katika maeneo mbali mbali ya mkoa wa Ituri mashariki mwa DRC. Vyanzo

Society

Photo of the week: young people’s lack of enthusiasm for the army

54 officer candidates were enlisted within the regulatory deadlines throughout the country. The army staff was forced to extend the registration period, for lack of sufficient candidates. INFO SOS Médias

Refugees

Refugees: Burundians settled in the camps modestly marked the end of year celebrations

From Nduta to Kakuma via Nyarugusu, Mahama, Nakivale or even Dzaleka, Mulongwe, Lusenda or Meheba, Burundian refugees marked the end of year celebrations in modesty. In addition to the increase

Society

Bujumbura: a cholera epidemic outbreak declared

About 17 people have been infected by cholera in the Kinama zone (north of the commercial city of Bujumbura), according to residents. They claim that two people died. These are