Burundi–Rwanda : rising military tensions at the border, the population of Butanyerera lives in fear
Burundi–Rwanda : rising military tensions at the border, the population of Butanyerera lives in fear
SOS Médias Burundi Butanyerera, December 12, 2025 – A significant military buildup has been observed for several days along the Burundi-Rwanda border, particularly in the Gasenyi-Nemba zone, Busoni district, Butanyerera
Uvira : residents begin to emerge after a day of violent fighting
SOS Médias Burundi Uvira, December 12, 2025 – In the aftermath of intense clashes between the M23 movement and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), supported by the local
Burundi : more than 20,000 refugees registered by ONPRA, humanitarian needs intensify
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, December 12, 2025 – Since last Saturday, Burundi has been facing an exceptional influx of refugees from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), fleeing the violence
Tanzania imposes return of Burundians despite risks and the Geneva Convention
SOS Médias Burundi Kigoma, December 12, 2025 – The 26th meeting of the Tripartite Commission on the repatriation of Burundian refugees in Tanzania, held on November 28, 2025, set the
Buganda : the Burundian army receives Congolese and Rwandan fighters and militiamen fleeing defeats against the M23
SOS Médias Burundi Buganda, December 11, 2025 — Between December 7 and 10, more than 2,000 aCongolese and Rwandan afighters and militiamen, fleeing defeats against the M23 rebels, were received
Buhumuza : a new site opened urgently to accommodate the influx of Congolese refugees
SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, December 11, 2025 — Since the afternoon of Tuesday, December 9, a significant influx of Congolese refugees has been observed in the province of Buhumuza, in
Burundi–DRC : Gitega forced to beg for the return of its soldiers and a humanitarian crossing
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, December 11, 2025 — “The captured Burundian soldiers will be handed over to their country’s authorities in strict compliance with human rights,” declared Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson
Uvira : M23 takes control of the city without resistance
SOS Médias Burundi Uvira, December 10, 2025 – The city of Uvira, in South Kivu, fell to the M23 rebel movement on the night of December 9. The fighters entered
Massive influx of Congolese refugees into Burundi : armed infiltrations, security tensions, and a major humanitarian crisis
Kaburantwa – Ruyigi, December 10, 2025 – Thousands of Congolese refugees have crossed the Burundian border since the night of December 7-8, fleeing violent clashes between the FARDC (Armed Forces
South Kivu : the war in the east exacerbates tensions between Burundi and Rwanda
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, December 9, 2025 — During a meeting Monday afternoon with diplomats accredited to Burundi and representatives of regional and international organizations, Burundian Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana