Society

Environment

Burundi: torrential rains continue to destroy homes and fields of crops

At least 13 families have lost their homes in the commune and province of Kayanza (northern Burundi). Those families are from the Batwa, a minority and very poor community. They

Society

Rutana : Is the provincial director of education a victim of having eaten from the plate of the governor and the boss of the CNDD-FDD?

The provincial director of education in Rutana, Emmanuel Nsengiyumva, had taken the decision to transfer teachers and appoint school principals at the beginning of the school year. These transfers and

Society

Kayanza : a very damaging lack of selected corn seeds and chemical fertilizers

While it is time to sow for the farming season A called “Agatasi”, residents of Kayanza (northern Burundi) do not know what to do. No market has selected corn seeds.

Society

Burundi : family planning, a hot topic for many Burundian families

Life has become very expensive in Burundi. Feeding a large family, especially in cities where many people only have their salary as a source of income to ensure their children’s

Society

Gatumba : the Minister of the Interior opposes the construction of a dike to protect the Rusizi River initiated by inhabitants in collaboration with the diaspora

In a letter to the governor of the province of Bujumbura (western Burundi), the Minister of the Interior recommends that the latter ban any initiative aimed at building a dike

Environment

Mugamba: several fields washed away by rains mixed with hail

Heavy rains mixed with hail have hit the commune of Mugamba in the province of Bururi (southern Burundi). Several fields have been destroyed. Many households are in total desolation and

Economy

Bubanza: food prices continue to rise

The prices of food products are increasing overnight in Bubanza province (western Burundi). Consumers are complaining about these prices that continue to rise and are asking the administrative authorities to

Economy

Cibitoke : vertiginous increase in the price of all basic necessities

A price increase of basic necessities has been observed in all the districts of the Cibitoke province (northwest Burundi) for almost a month. The populations are worried about this situation

Society

Bujumbura : a fire ravaged a market, leaving families in total despair

A dark Sunday for people who carry out their activities at the small market in the Mutanga Nord neighborhood in the north of the commercial city of Bujumbura. Several families

Economy

Burundi : the price of unobtainable sugar multiplied by almost three times

The price of a kg of sugar for the retailer goes to 8000 Burundi francs while it was bought at 3500. The Moso Sugar Company (SOSUMO), the only state company