Kenny Claude Nduwimana Case : the Burundian justice in turmoil again
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
Murwi : a sexagenerian killed with a machete, two young Imbonerakure arrested
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 7, 2025 – The lifeless body of Darius Nduwayo, 62 years old, was found in his home in Kigazi village, Buhayira Zone. Two young members
Meheba : refugees elect new representatives, a Burundian among those elected
SOS Médias Burundi Meheba, May 7, 2025 – Refugees in the Meheba camp in Zambia have just renewed their village representatives. While they welcome the process, many of them regret
Burundi : travelers turned back at the Kobero border for passports dtamped by the M23
SOS Médias Burundi Muyinga, May 6, 2025 – Dozens of Burundian citizens have been stranded for several days at the Kobero border, in Muyinga Province (northeast Burundi), between Burundi and
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
Burundi: UN Women donates a mini-oil mill to a vulnerable women’s cooperative in Rumonge
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, May 6, 2025 – A strong gesture toward the economic empowerment of rural women. On April 29, UN Women officially handed over a mini-oil mill donation
Rutana : Congolese refugees angry after an alleged embezzlement of a humanitarian aid
SOS Médias Burundi Rutana, May 4, 2025 – Tensions are running high at the Musenyi site in Rutana province, southeastern Burundi. Hundreds of Congolese refugees demonstrated violently last week to
Makamba : terror sets in before the elections, one opponent mutilated, others hunted
SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, May 4, 2025 – As the legislative and district elections approach, the political climate is deteriorating dangerously in Makamba province, southern Burundi. On the night of
Ngozi : a man detained for witchcraft, his family denounces political persecution
SOS Médias Burundi Ngozi, May 4, 2025 – The arrest of Elias Niyonkuru, a resident of Nyabihanga village in Ngozi district and province (northern Burundi), continues to spark outrage. Accused
Photo of the week : rising sexual violence threatens girls’ education at Kinyinya
SOS Médias Burundi Kinyinya, May 5, 2025 – The district of Kinyinya, in Ruyigi province (eastern Burundi), is facing an alarming upsurge in sexual violence targeting underage girls. Since mid-March,