Human Rights

Criminalité

Kirundo : growing insecurity, city center residents live in fear

SOS Médias Burundi Kirundo, May 29 — A wave of insecurity is hitting central neighborhoods of the city of Kirundo in northern Burundi. During the night of May 28-29, several

Human Rights

Burundi : a EurAc report warns of a blocked electoral process and a country on the verge of collapse

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 24, 2025 – With less than two weeks to go before the legislative and district elections, a report from the Europe-Central Africa Network (EurAc) is

Refugees

Tanzania : “they want to force us to return” — Burundian refugees denounce pressure-driven interviews

SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, May 22, 2025 – In the Burundian refugee camps of Nduta and Nyarugusu, the “pre-selection interviews” conducted by the UNHCR and Tanzanian authorities are causing deep

Human Rights

Kenny Claude Nduwimana Case : the Burundian justice in turmoil again

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 7, 2025 – On May 5, the Bujumbura Court of Appeal reopened the case of journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana, detained since October 2023 despite the

Human Rights

Burundi : Monsignor Nyaboho appointed chairperson of the CNIDH, between hopes and concerns

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 6, 2025 – The National Assembly approved on Monday the appointment of seven new commissioners to steer the Independent National Human Rights Commission (CNIDH). The

Human Rights

Burundi : CNIDH maintains its A status

The Independent National Human Rights Commission (CNIDH) of Burundi has just obtained major international recognition. It retains its A status, a guarantee of its independence and compliance with the Paris

Diplomacy

Kigali: the Maggy Barankitse Foundation now operational in Rwanda

After the United States and Belgium, the Maggy Barankitse Foundation will now be operational in Rwanda. The announcement was made on Monday, March 24, during a convivial evening held at

Médias

Bujumbura : the finance minister closes the door to private media

Last Thursday, in Bujumbura, the commercial city where all United Nations agencies and the central administration are concentrated, six local radio stations – Isanganiro, Bonesha FM, Rema FM, Shima FM,

Society

Women’s Rights Day – Burundi : celebration or commemoration?

Every year, March 8 marks the International Women’s Rights Day. Celebrated since 1910 under various themes, it aims to highlight the fight for gender equality and women’s rights. However, in

Health

Ngozi : suspension of free care at the Kiremba autonomous hospital

This measure is a very hard blow for children and pregnant women. It came after investigations carried out by the ministry in charge of health. The concerned health facility is