Society
Soaring transport prices between Rumonge, Bururi, and Bujumbura : passengers at the end of their rope
For weeks, users of the Rumonge–Bujumbura and Rumonge–Bururi lines have been denouncing a dramatic increase in transport fares. Drivers cite the fuel crisis, while passengers are sinking deeper into poverty.
Kayanza : power outages paralyze the city, reflecting a national energy crisis
In Kayanza, in northern Burundi, as in many parts of the country, power outages are becoming the norm. For several weeks, the city has been operating at a standstill. Economic
Bubanza : fertilizer distribution in Bubanza – a crisis dividing farmers and authorities
The distribution of chemical fertilizers, particularly urea fertilizers, has caused a major crisis in the district of Bubanza (western Burundi). Since the release of more than 10 tons of urea,
Bururi : the lumpy skin disease threatens livestock, herders in distress
For two months, herders in the districts of Bururi, Matana, and Songa in Bururi province (southern Burundi) have been facing a major health crisis affecting their livestock. An epidemic of
Burundi : soaring food and transportation prices worry residents of Bujumbura and Gitega
Residents of Bujumbura and Gitega, successively the commercial and political capitals of Burundi, are facing skyrocketing food and transportation prices. This increase, which has seen some costs double, is mainly
Kayanza : 19 people bitten by stray dogs in Gahombo, rabies vaccine out of stock
An alarming situation is shaking the Gahombo district, in Kayanza province in northern Burundi. Since February, 19 residents have been bitten by stray dogs, but they still cannot receive adequate
Kayanza : more than 199 men traumatized by their wives, according to a local NGO
As the world celebrated the International Men’s Day on March 18, a local organization, Men in Distress, is sounding the alarm about the domestic violence allegedly suffered by some men
Bujumbura : unfair bonuses – the FNSS denounces favoritism in the health sector
The National Federation of Health Sector Unions (FNSS) is speaking out against a controversial decision by the Ministry of Health. The union denounces the exclusive allocation of certain bonuses to
Buganda : three families reclaim their land occupied by dignitaries close to the government
Dispossessed of their land since 1972, three Buganda families have been fighting for years to recover their property. Despite court rulings in their favor, this land remains occupied by people
Muyinga in crisis : the water shortage paralyzes the urban center
For several weeks, residents of the urban center of Muyinga in northeastern Burundi have been facing a persistent water shortage. This situation, which disrupts their daily lives, poses health risks,