Mahama (Rwanda) : a bandit arrested
A young Burundian man was caught red-handed stealing from his compatriot. Seriously injured, he was arrested by the police. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The incident occurred on Wednesday night in
Kayogoro : a fifty-year old murdered
Béatrice Nibitanga, 53 years old, was killed on Tuesday afternoon. The murder took place in the locality of Gatabo, in the district of Kayogoro in the province of Makamba (southern Burundi). Four suspects were arrested. Last week, a fisherman was found dead in the district of Minago in the neighboring
Rugombo : a body found not far from the border with the DRC
A decapitated body of a man was discovered in a corn and bean field in the locality of Rusiga, in the district of Rugombo, province of Cibitoke (northwest Burundi), not far from the river Rusizi separating Burundi and the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). The district administration is talking about
Bukavu : three Chinese in possession of several pieces of gold ingots arrested
The three Chinese nationals are prosecuted for “illegal exploitation of minerals”. They were apprehended while leaving the territory of Walungu in South Kivu. Four Congolese including two soldiers, a translator and a driver were arrested in the company of these Chinese. A month ago, 13 other Chinese nationals were expelled
Buganda : a police officer cowardly killed
Pascal Nduwimana was killed on the night of Wednesday to Thursday. This PNB (Burundi National Police) officer was beheaded by residents while he was stealing loincloths. Two suspects – civilians were arrested. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The officer was posted on a bridge under construction connecting Burundi and the Democratic
Mahama (Rwanda) : a bandit arrested
A young Burundian man was caught red-handed stealing from his compatriot. Seriously injured, he was arrested by the police. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The incident occurred on Wednesday night in
Nakivale (Uganda) : a fight against uncontrolled construction marred by corruption
A senior official of the Ugandan Ministry in charge of refugees is accused by the latter of destroying houses under construction in the Nakivale camp, under the pretext of fighting against uncontrolled construction. According to the refugees, these actions would in reality hide a desire to monetize his services. INFO
Rutana : a worrying health crisis on the Giharo refugee site
The Giharo refugee site, located in Rutana province, in southeast Burundi, is in the grip of a serious health crisis. The local health center, crucial for this vulnerable population, is struggling to meet the needs of patients in emergency situations, particularly pregnant women. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The lack of
Photo of the week : an SOS for a Burundian refugee who needs an emergency operation
Complications arose in December 2023 after a cesarean operation that did not go well for this refugee. Her belly swelled to the point of touching her thighs, covering all her genitals. Grâce Nibizi needs urgent surgery but the UNHCR, the UN agency in charge of refugees, has refused her this
Mulongwe : overcrowding in schools hosting children of Burundian refugees in the Mulongwe camp
Schools hosting Burundian refugee children in Mulongwe, in the province of South Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are facing alarming overcrowding. This situation is causing concern among parents, teachers and refugee leaders. INFO SOS Médias Burundi In several schools, including Kasaba 2 primary school,
Kinama : dilapidated toilets in the Congolese refugee camp
The Kinama refugee camp, located in the district of Gasorwe in the province of Muyinga (northeast Burundi), is home to more than 7,000 Congolese refugees. Since its creation in 2002,
Burundi: torrential rains continue to destroy homes and fields of crops
At least 13 families have lost their homes in the commune and province of Kayanza (northern Burundi). Those families are from the Batwa, a minority and very poor community. They
