Criminalité
DRC : Thomas Lubanga announces the creation of the “Convention for the Popular Revolution” (CRP)
Thomas Lubanga, a former warlord convicted by the International Criminal Court, has formalized, from Uganda, the creation of a politico-military movement in Ituri, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Gitega : two young women jailed
The two young Rwandan women are imprisoned in Gitega central prison in the political capital of Burundi. They are accused of espionage. INFO SOS Médias Burundi Two young Rwandan women,
Crisis in eastern Congo : towards direct negotiations between the M23 and Kinshasa
The Angolan presidency announced Tuesday that it will establish a direct contact with the M23 armed group, with a view to direct negotiations between the Congolese government and this group,
Rumonge : a man’s arm amputated after accusations of theft
A new act of mob justice has cast a shadow over Rukinga village, in the district and province of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi), where a man was violently beaten by residents
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
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
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,
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
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
Burundi : several committed activists demand the release of journalist Sandra Muhoza
About twenty organizations with a Burundian majority issued a statement on Friday, February 28, 2025, to demand the unconditional release of journalist Sandra Muhoza. detained for nearly a year, accused