Governance
Bubanza : Regideso’s open manholes become “gravelands” for passersby
SOS Médias Burundi Bubanza, August 13, 2026 — Several manholes belonging to the Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Authority (Regideso), located on public roads in the center of Bubanza,
Burundi : miserable wages, shortages, and exodus… is the government letting the civil service die?
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 11, 2026—Every week, the job postings broadcast by Burundi’s National Radio and Television (RTNB) reflect a growing concern : civil servants are leaving their posts
Fuel shortage in Burundi : dry petrol stations, thriving black narket… who’s fueling the trade?
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 8, 2026—The persistent fuel shortage is paralyzing transportation and stifling the Burundian economy, while a thriving black market continues to supply fuel at exorbitant prices.
Is the Burundian border receding? Authorities point to erosion and human activity
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 6, 2026 – Burundian authorities are raising the alarm about the risks of gradual changes to the natural borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic
Driver’s licenses : after more than two years of shortage, the PSR finally promises resumption amid persistent suspicions of favoritism
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, August 6, 2026 – After more than two years of waiting and hardship for thousands of applicants, the Traffic and Road Safety Police (PSR) has announced
“We’re being made to pay twice” : anger rises in Muyinga over contributions for the Buhumuza headquarters
SOS Médias Burundi Muyinga, August 5, 2026 – Anger is rising in the former province of Muyinga. Residents are denouncing new contributions they consider imposed to finance the construction of
Telecommunications in crisis in Burundi : ABUCO denounces authorities’ inaction in the face of deteriorating services
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 31, 2026— The Burundian Consumers Association (ABUCO) is sounding the alarm about the ongoing deterioration of telecommunications services in Burundi. In a statement released on
Gitega : the FOMI fertilizer shortage raises fears of a famine-prone season C
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, July 28, 2026 – Farmers in Gitega province, in central Burundi, are raising the alarm about the shortage of FOMI (Organo-Mineral and Industrial Fertilizers) for the
Battle over Ndadaye’s grave : Frodebu accuses the government of forcing the issue
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 23, 2026 – The proposed transfer of the remains of the late President Melchior Ndadaye continues to spark controversy in Burundi. Frodebu, the party founded
Crisis in Ntahangwa : the district administrator suspended following the council revolt
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 23, 2026 – In Ntahangwa, a district in the north of the commercial capital Bujumbura, district administrator Alexis Havyarimana has been suspended from his duties