DRC : Corneille Nangaa and his entourage sanctioned by the United States

Politic

DRC : Corneille Nangaa and his entourage sanctioned by the United States

In a statement released on Thursday, the United States of America announced that it had taken sanctions against Corneille Nangaa, head of the Congo River Alliance (AFC) and some of

Politic

Giharo : attempted arrest of a district leader of the UPRONA party

Usuel Ntakarutimana, leader of the UPRONA party (Union for National Progress) in Giharo district in Rutana province, southeast Burundi, was the victim of an attempted arrest by the district leader

Health

Bujumbura : health authorities declare the appearance of monkey pox

The Burundian Minister in charge of health announced Thursday the discovery of three cases of “monkey pox” in the commercial capital Bujumbura during this month of July. However, Dr. Lyduine

Governance

Makamba : forced contributions for applicants for administrative documents

According to applicants for administrative documents in the district and province of Makamba (southern Burundi), each document is now signed for contributions. Birth certificates, full identity, residence, family composition, all

Criminalité

Bujumbura : where is Jean Bigirimana? The Iwacu press group still asks this question that has remained unanswered since 2016

The Iwacu press group organized a humble but certainly very significant event. On Tuesday, its employees remembered Jean Bigirimana, our colleague who disappeared on July 22, 2016. The director of

Economy

Cibitoke : authorities launch a manhunt against traffickers of untraceable fuel

At least 10 traffickers were arrested and more than 10 thousand liters of fuel seized on Wednesday. The governor of Cibitoke (northwest Burundi), Carême Bizoza, has launched a manhunt against

Refugees

Nduta (Tanzania): a newborn narrowly escapes death

A newborn baby was thrown into a latrine by their mother on Monday at the Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania. The neighbors who rescued them were alerted by their cries.

Criminalité

Burundi: a priest calls for the resignation of authorities insensitive to the misfortunes of citizens

“A good shepherd is one having more pity on his flock.” A reminder made last Sunday at the Regina Mundi Cathedral by Father Viateur Ntarataze. The prelate denounced the speech

Politic-supp

Nduta (Tanzania) : around fifty refugees in prison for violating the curfew

They were arrested at different times. Some are accused of undermining public authority. They fear being repatriated by force. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The curfew which is causing victims was

DRC En

DRC : a new local rebel group is said to have allied itself with the M23

The Lombi community of Tshopo province sent a memorandum to the provincial governor, expressing concerns about a likely coalition between a local rebel group and the March 23 Movement (M23).