Society
Bubanza : women’s informal trade, the economic pillar of households
SOS Médias Burundi Bubanza, April 28, 2025 – In Bubanza, in western Burundi, informal trade is predominantly driven by women. Thanks to their dynamism and the ingenuity of their initiatives,
Burundi: solidarity with congolese refugees – a visit by the congolese delegation and a humanitarian gesture from the first lady of Burundi
SOS Médias Burundi Musenyi, April 27, 2025 – Congolese refugees in Burundi recently received significant support from the authorities of the two neighboring countries. On the one hand, a Congolese
Cibitoke : a widow rewarded for her exemplary commitment to modern agriculture
In Cibitoke province, a 56-year-old widow stands out as an exception. Thanks to modern agricultural techniques, Nadine Kubwimana rose to the challenge of self-sufficiency after the loss of her husband.
Uvira : women alone face the burden of family responsibilities
SOS Médias Burundi In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in the Uvira territory, many women struggle alone to ensure the survival of their households, abandoned by their husbands or
Kayanza – Farming season B threatened : farmers denounce delays in fertilizer distribution
SOS Médias Burundi In the districts of Matongo and Muruta, in northern Burundi, farmers are sounding the alarm. Delays in the distribution of chemical fertilizers are jeopardizing the farming season
Cibitoke : 15 girls under 10 years of age raped in less than three months, shameful impunity
Cibitoke, April 7, 2025 – Cibitoke province (northwestern Burundi) is rocked by a worrying wave of sexual violence against children. In less than three months, fifteen girls under 10 years
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