Tag "Makamba"

Society

Makamba : the surge in the price of corn and cassava flour worsens the food crisis

While the province of Makamba (southern Burundi) is in the middle of the harvest period, a serious shortage of fuel oil is paralyzing the mills, leading to a steep rise

Economy

Makamba : the fuel shortage paralyzes transport

For two weeks, transport in Makamba province, in southern Burundi, has been almost paralyzed by a serious fuel shortage. The few vehicles still in circulation display prohibitive prices, complicating travel.

Human Rights

Nyanza-Lac : a man detained for wearing a T-shirt labeled “Visit Rwanda”

Patrick Nsengiyumva was arrested last Friday at his home in Kabonga by the police of Nyanza-Lac, in the province of Makamba (southern Burundi). His relatives denounce “arbitrary detention” and demand

Security

Makamba : taxi drivers on strike against untimely police fines

Drivers of so-called probox transport vehicles have been on strike since Monday. They are protesting against untimely fines imposed on them. They are either accused of improper loading or exceeding

Human Rights

Makamba : education in crisis due to lack of teaching materials and teachers

In Makamba province, in southern Burundi, schools are struggling to operate normally due to a serious deficit in teaching materials, particularly books, and an alarming shortage of teachers. This situation

Security

Vugizo – Makamba : meetings of certain political parties banned

The administrator of the Vugizo district in Makamba province (southern Burundi) is accused of political intolerance and of being harmful to democracy. This follows untimely bans on meetings of opposition

Justice En

Kayogoro: a woman in detention for infanticide

Gloriose Ntirampeba, 35, was arrested this Tuesday, September 3 at her home on Mugeni hill in the commune of Kayogoro in Makamba province in southern Burundi. According to a police

Politic

Makamba : the president of the Independent District Electoral Commission briefly arrested

Gérard Karenzo was arrested by the police on Monday morning. The incident took place in the town center of Makamba province (southern Burundi). He was questioned by a judicial police