Burundi – Mwaro : over 140 cases of gender-based violence in six months, with economic violence leading the way

SOS Médias Burundi Mwaro, July 5, 2025 – Gender-based violence continues to ravage Burundian homes in a heavy silence. In Mwaro province – now part of the current Gitega province under the new administrative division – more than 140 cases have...

Gitega : a conflict over theft ends in murder among the Batwa minority group

SOS Mëdias Burundi Gitega, July 7, 2025 – In Gitega (central Burundi), a conflict over the sharing of stolen goods turned tragic within the Batwa community. A quarrel between three people cost the life of a 30-year-old man, prompting a violent...

Burundi : an unknown disease kills two people in Makamba, the population on alert

SOS Médias Burundi Burunga, July 5, 2025 – A mysterious disease has killed two people in Makamba district, now part of Burunga province, in southern Burundi. Health authorities are trying to identify the origin of the disease as panic spreads...

Burundi – impunity in Buhumuza : an elderly man beaten by Imbonerakure after criticizing the government

SOS Médias Burundi Buhumuza, July 5, 2025 – A sexagenarian man was violently attacked by youths affiliated with the ruling party after denouncing electoral fraud. The case outraged the local population and raised concerns about growing impunity in...

Gov’t orders fresh vetting of Burundi, Rwanda nationals over cannibalism in West Pokot

A screengrab of West Pokot County Commissioner Khalif Abdullahi addressing the press on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The government has launched a fresh crackdown targeting foreign nationals from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...

World Bank Group appoints new Country Manager for Burundi

WCO strengthens the capacity of Burundi Customs to implement AfCFTA Rules of Origin

The Burundi Customs administration hosted a national awareness workshop on the Rules of Origin (RoO) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Bujumbura. Organized by the World Customs Organization...

Burundi: 63rd anniversary of the republic's independence celebration hosted in Beijing

Burundian Ambassador to China Telesphore Irambona (4th from right)and Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Xue Bing (3rd from right) at the reception in Beijing, on July 1, 2025 Photo:...

Burundi : governors appointed, opposition absent, CNDD-FDD reigns supreme

SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, July 3, 2025 – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Burundian Senate unanimously approved the appointment of five new governors, all members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party. In the context of new administrative boundaries, which...

Midowga Afrika oo kordhiyay joogitaanka ciidanka Burundi ee Soomaaliya

Addis Ababa – Midowga Afrika ayaa go’aamiyay in ciidanka Burundi ee ku sugan Soomaaliya la sii joogo lix bilood oo dheeraad ah, si loo xoojiyo dadaallada ka dhanka ah kooxda argagixisada ah ee Al-Shabaab iyo taageerida qorshayaasha dhismaha...

AU Extends Burundi Troop Presence In Somalia By Six Months

African Union extends Burundi troops’ stay in Somalia by six months

Addis Ababa — The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the...

Burundi: Hydropower plants to supply 25% of country’s electricity

Burundi has officially inaugurated the Jiji Hydropower Plant, a flagship renewable energy project that is set to transform the country’s energy landscape and accelerate its path toward energy self-sufficiency. The launch ceremony, held in Bururi...

Burundi celebrates 63 years of independence

Ambassador of Malawi H.E Stella Chiripo Ndau, Ambassador of Burundi and High Commissioner of Botswana H.E Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng Burundi marked a significant milestone on July 1, 2025, celebrating the 63rd anniversary of its independence from...

AU Criticised for Calling Burundi Election ‘Credible’

A senior Burundian opposition official on Saturday criticised the African Union (AU) for labelling the country’s recent parliamentary elections “credible,” despite widespread accusations of irregularities and voter intimidation. The AU’s Peace and...

World AFP African Union criticised for calling Burundi election 'credible'

A senior opposition official in Burundi on Saturday criticised the African Union for describing the country's election as "credible" despite widespread claims of irregularities and intimidation during the vote. The Peace and Security Council of...

African Union criticised for calling Burundi election 'credible'

A senior opposition official in Burundi on Saturday criticised the African Union for describing the country's election as "credible" despite widespread claims of irregularities and intimidation during the vote. The Peace and Security Council of...

African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months

African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months MOGADISHU, July 5 – The African Union has extended the presence of Burundian troops in Somalia for an additional six months, reversing an earlier plan for their full withdrawal...

Burundi : Mukaza Court of Appeal declares its jurisdiction is lacking – Sandra Muhoza remains detained despite the expiry of her conviction

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 1, 2025 — SOS Médias Burundi has learned that the Mukaza Court of Appeal, located in the commercial city of Bujumbura, issued its ruling on June 13, declaring it incompetent to try journalist Sandra Muhoza....

Burundi : the new Jiji power plant, a historic leap towards sustainable energy

SOS Médias Burundi Bururi, June 29, 2025 — The President of the Republic of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant on the river of the same name in Songa district, Bururi province (southern...