Economy
From Burundi to Rwanda : a harrowing journey that puts lives in danger
SOS Médias Burundi Kobero, July 14, 2025 – The persistent border closure between Burundi and Rwanda is profoundly disrupting the lives of many citizens, particularly those who need to travel
Fight against tax evasion : the Finance Minister closes around ten businesses in Bujumbura
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 10, 2025 – Minister of Finance Nestor Ntahontuye ordered the closure of several businesses in the Asian neighborhood of Bujumbura (Burundi’s commercial capital) on Tuesday
Burundi: Traders in Government-managed markets forced to pay rent tax twice
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 24, 2025 — Tensions are rising in government-managed markets across Burundi. Traders denounce double taxation as the Burundian Revenue Office (OBR) demands they pay the
Life has become unbearable”: Burundian widows face hardship and injustice
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 24, 2025 — On this International Widows’ Day, many Burundian women speak out about their harsh reality: poverty, abandonment, family injustices, and soaring prices have
Impassable roads, recycled promises… The CNDD-FDD is playing for high stakes in Rumonge
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, May 29, 2025 — On Wednesday, the Rumonge stadium (southwestern Burundi) was the scene of a political rally led by the secretary general of the ruling
Burundi : PARCEM denounces a presidential-style campaign and points out irregularities
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 24, 2025 – Just two weeks before the legislative and district elections, the PARCEM organization (Speech and Actions pour the Revival of Conscience and Change
Women’s empowerment in Gitega : trades as a springboard to dignity
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, May 21, 2025 – The Integrated Women’s Development Center in Gitega district stands out today as a true lever of empowerment for women in vulnerable situations.
Neva promises millions, but Burundi sinks into poverty
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, May 18, 2025 – A little over two weeks before the legislative and dstrict elections, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye unveiled an ambitious new promise : to
Election campaign : state resources at the service of the CNDD-FDD
SOS Médias Burundi Ngozi, May 15, 2025 – On Wednesday, the district of Kiremba, in Butanyerera province (northern Burundi), hosted a major rally of the ruling CNDD-FDD party, marked by
Bubanza : qbandoned by their husbands, women sink, children pay the price
SOS Médias Burundi Bubanza, May 13, 2025 – In Bubanza, consequences of family abandonment are becoming increasingly dramatic. Two tragic events within the space of two weeks highlight the distress