Criminalité
Gitega : two couples imprisoned in Giheta for attempted murder
Two couples are currently held in police cells in Giheta, Gitega province (central Burundi), on suspicion of attempted murder. Dismas Niyibigira and Salvator Nijimbere, two brothers, along with their wives
Bwagiriza : a Congolese refugee disappeared
Tabaro Jean Bosco, a refugee from the Bwagiriza camp, was reported missing on Monday, March 31, 2025. While in Bujumbura, the commercial city of Burundi where he worked to support
Muyinga : a police officer sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder and mutilation of his wife
The First Instance Court (TGI) of Muyinga (northeastern Burundi) delivered a harsh verdict on Monday in a case that deeply shocked the Burundian public opinion. Anicet Niyonzima, a professional police
Photo of the week : SADC troop withdrawal agreement, towards peace restoration
A crucial agreement was signed on Friday, March 28, between General Sultani Makenga, commander of the M23 rebels, an armed group affiliated with the Congo River Alliance (AFC) politico-military movement,
Kakuma (Kenya) : a Burundian refugee attacked
A motorcyclist was assaulted by his passengers, who then stole his motorcycle. He was admitted to the hospital for intensive care. INFO SOS Médias Burundi He is a Burundian refugee
Goma : SADC troop withdrawal agreement, towards peace restoration
A crucial agreement was signed on Friday, March 28, between General Sultani Makenga, commander of the M23 rebels, an armed group affiliated with the Congo River Alliance (AFC) politico-military movement,
Rugombo : a man beheaded, a murder that raises questions
The body of a man in his thirties was found on Saturday morning, March 29, on the 9th avenue of Rusiga village, Rugombo district, near the provincial office and the
Malawi – Dzaleka : armed robberies in the refugee camp, anger and suspicions of complicity
A series of armed robberies rocked the Dzaleka refugee camp on Wednesday night to Thursday. Six shops and several homes of money transfer agents were targeted by gunmen, who stole
Tanzania – Nduta camp : a Burundian trader victim of armed robbery
An armed attack rocked the Burundian refugee camp of Nduta on Wednesday night, plunging residents into growing concern over the rising insecurity. A Burundian trader, who was also a money
Cibitoke : two gold miners killed during Imbonerakure military training
Two gold miners were killed and three others were seriously injured during military training conducted by the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the ruling party. The incident, which occurred on