Burundi : the government launches the 2027 election machine and calls for massive mobilization
Burundi : the government launches the 2027 election machine and calls for massive mobilization
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, April 22, 2026 — President Évariste Ndayishimiye called for strong public mobilization for the 2027 elections, emphasizing the need for an orderly, secure, and citizen-led electoral
Cibitoke : two men sentenced for serious crimes
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, April 22, 2026—The Cibitoke First Instance Court, located in Bujumbura Province, western Burundi, has delivered its verdict in two separate cases involving serious crimes. These cases
Photo of the week-DRC : reported progress of Burundian troops towards Minembwe via Bibokoboko, in a context of clashes with M23 and Twirwaneho
A large contingent of Burundian soldiers was reported on Thursday in Bibokoboko, in the area of Mutambala, Fizi territory, in the province of South Kivu, east of the Democratic Republic
Gitega : a mother of three found hanged, a possible murder disguised as suicide suspected
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, April 20, 2026—A woman was found dead in disturbing circumstances in Gasagara village, in the district and province of Gitega, in central Burundi. According to a
Tanzania : total chaos in Burundian refugee camps
SOS Médias Burundi Kigoma, April 20, 2026 — The weekend ended in high tension among Burundian refugees in the Nduta camp. Riots broke out between police, supported by civilian guards,
Gitega : a man killed by lynching after an accusation of theft, three people arrested
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, April 19, 2026 —A lifeless body was discovered on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Ngundu village, in Gitega district and Province, in central Burundi. The victim,
Bururi : Colonel Moïse Arakaza alias Nyeganyega released
SOS Médias Burundi Bururi, April 19, 2026–Police Colonel Moise Arakaza, alias Nyeganyega, was released on Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2026, after several months of detention at Bururi Central Prison, Burunga
Burundi : more than 180 victims of human rights violations including more than 110 homicides in three months, according to the Iteka League
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 19, 2026 —The Iteka Human Rights League has presented an alarming assessment of the human rights situation in Burundi during the first quarter of 2026,
DRC : reported progress of Burundian troops towards Minembwe via Bibokoboko, in a context of clashes with M23 and Twirwaneho
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, April 16, 2026 – A large contingent of Burundian soldiers was reported on Thursday in Bibokoboko, in the area of Mutambala, Fizi territory, in the province
Burundi : a new vaccine against cervical cancer soon to be administered to young girls
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 16, 2026 – The Minister of Public Health, Dr Lydwine Baradahana, announced on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 the upcoming introduction of a new vaccine aimed