England-based defender Harper out to make his mark as Harambee Stars face Burundi

Harambee Stars team pictured after CHAN quarter finals match against Madagascar. Photo| Harambee Stars/X Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars and Walsall fullback Vincent Harper has expressed excitement and optimism after making his long-awaited...

One in ten people in Burundi faces acute food insecurity

Harambee Stars fired up for Burundi test as Olunga, McCarthy target full points

Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam's goal against Zambia during their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) match at Kasarani Stadium on August 17, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize The Harambee Stars are brimming with confidence...

Gitega : a police officer shoots a motorcyclist in the city center, anger rises

SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, September 29, 2025 – An incident involving a police officer and a motorcycle taxi rider sparked outrage on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in downtown Gitega, the political capital of Burundi. According to several witnesses,...

Burundi : Professor Barumwete calls for honest leaders and people-centered policies

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, September 28, 2025 – In Bujumbura, the country’s commercial capital, Professor Siméon Barumwete delivered a strong message during a discussion workshop on local development strategy, organized Thursday by the NGO...

Putin-Trump summit: Can the Russian leader travel to Hungary despite an ICC warrant?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to travel to Hungary to meet US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. But this is no ordinary trip — Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

KPA seek to drown Burundi's Les Hippos in East Africa Championship Cup opener

Morel Spencer of KPA in action against Equity Dumas during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Court on March 1, 2025. [File, Standard] Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) battle it out with Burundi’s Les Hippos in...

Four boys rescued from human trafficking between Burundi and Tanzania

SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, October 3, 2025 — Four teenagers from southern Burundi were repatriated on Monday after falling victims to a human trafficking network operating between Burundi and Tanzania. These events confirm the existence of...

Burundi : subsidized fertilizers now conditional on contour lines

SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, September 25, 2025 — Burundian Prime Minister Nestor Ntahontuye announced Thursday that the allocation of organo-mineral fertilizers will now be reserved for farmers who have traced contour lines. Addressing new...

Burundi – Transferred to Ngozi, journalist Sandra Muhoza remains at the heart of a judicial imbroglio

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, September 26, 2025 – Sandra Muhoza has been transferred to Ngozi Prison, in the north of the country, where she will now appear before the local court. According to witnesses who spoke to SOS Médias Burundi, Sandra...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Burundi ready for Copper Princesses

Burundi say they have prepared well for their Zambian counterparts ahead of Saturday’s second round, second leg FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Ndola. Zambia carries a 2-1 first leg advantage with a place in the third round at stake when...

Gitega : women innovate for a cleaner environment through recycling

SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, September 24, 2025 – In Gitega, the political capital of Burundi, a group of women with degrees in soil and environmental sciences are transforming their knowledge into concrete actions for the city. Noting the poor...

Burundi : a Rwandan soldier arrested after crossing the border

SOS Médias Burundi, Kirundo, September 24, 2025 – A Rwandan sergeant, Emmanuel Sadiki, a driver with the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF), was intercepted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, approximately 700 meters after crossing the Gasenyi-Nemba...

Burundi Reiterates Its Steadfast Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity & Sovereignty and Its Support for Autonomy Plan

Burundi has reiterated its “steadfast position” in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, as well as its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan “as the only credible and...

Burundi Red Cross Society’s alarm call : Katiyunguruza calls for the reopening of borders with Rwanda

SOS Médias Burundi, Butanyerera, September 19, 2025 – On the International First Aid Day, the Burundi Red Cross Society launched an urgent appeal for the reopening of the borders with Rwanda, which have been closed for 20 months. This request was...

African governments urged to prioritise health, education of their people 

Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...

Delegations from Burundi and Nigeria explore Bhutan’s distinctive approach to education

Can an education system rooted in Bhutan’s traditions inspire reforms in Africa? That question brought delegations from Burundi and Nigeria to Bhutan this week for the South-South Knowledge Exchange Workshop on the Bhutan Baccalaureate. The...

Hambamba to take charge Burundi & Kenya

The Zambian quartet of Hillary Hambaba, Meck Zulu, Trywell Nyirenda and Chansa Chola has been appointed to oversee the Group F FIFA World Cup qualifier between Burundi and Kenya. According the FIFA appointment circular, Hambaba will be at the...