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Burundi : two journalists briefly arrested during a sit-in in Bujumbura
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 21, 2025 – Willy Kwizera and Masudi Mugiraneza, journalists at Bonesha FM and Nderagakura radio stations respectively, were arrested on Monday morning in Kinama, north
Nakivale (Uganda) : ethnic tensions divide Burundian refugee churches
SOS Médias Burundi Nakivale, April 20, 2025 – Ethnic divisions are causing concern in several Burundian refugee churches in the Nakivale camp in southwestern Uganda. Two churches have already officially
Makamba: Young man sentenced to ten years in prison for “attacking the head of State” after mystical remarks
SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, April 20, 2025 – A young man from Rumonge province (southwestern Burundi) was sentenced last Wednesday to ten years in prison by the High Court of
Photo of the week: a Burundian journalist arrested in Mulongwe, suspected of links with the Red-Tabara group
SOS Médias Burundi Burundian journalist Gérardine Ingabire, a refugee in the Democratic Republic of Congo and an employee of the community radio station Amani FM in Malindi, was arrested on
Gitega: Woman’s body found tied up in the Ruvyironza River in Giheta
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, April 20, 2025 – The lifeless body of a young woman, identified as Nadine Bukuru, was discovered on Saturday, April 19, in the Ruvyironza River, on
The Netherlands closes its embassy in Bujumbura : a decision with profound implications for bilateral cooperation
SOS Médias Burundi – Bujumbura, April 19, 2025 – The Dutch government has announced the closure of several of its diplomatic missions, including the embassy in Bujumbura, the commercial capital
Exam cheating scandal : a school principal detained in Rumonge, suspicions of political protection
SOS Médias BurundiRumonge, April 19, 2025 – The principal of the Mugara primary school in the district of Rumonge has been detained for a week at the provincial police station.
Bujumbura : CNEB warns of socio-economic challenges and reiterates the role of churches as Easter and elections approach
SOS Médias BurundiBujumbura, April 19, 2025 – With Easter approaching and in a tense political and economic context, the National Council of Churches of Burundi (CNEB) expresses its concern about
Goma : Joseph Kabila’s return sparks mixed public reactions
SOS Médias Burundi Goma, April 19, 2025 – Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila Kabange, made a remarkable return on Friday, April 18, to Goma, in
Rumonge – Torrential rains : Kirasa River overflows, heavy damage recorded in Gabirano village
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, April 17, 2025 – Torrential rains caused the Kirasa River to overflow its banks on Wednesday afternoon in Muhuta district, Rumonge province (southwestern Burundi). The disaster