Makamba : forced contributions for applicants for administrative documents

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

Médias

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.

Society

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).

Politic-supp

Rumonge : nearly 130 health agents demand arrears of 3 to 10 months of salary

Employees under contract in five new health centers located in the districts of Rumonge, Burambi and Buyengero are demanding 10 months of salary. Staff under contract in the two former

Economy

Makamba : Burundians banned from obtaining fuel in Tanzania

Since the beginning of July, Burundians who stock up on fuel at petrol stations in Tanzania have no longer been received. Tanzanian authorities tell them that the fuel they have

Criminalité

Mabayi: an Imbonerakure killed

The body of Ferdinand Hatungimana, (35 years old) – member of the CNDD-FDD youth league, was found last Sunday in Manyama village in the district of Mabayi in the province