Ten Years On: Reflections on the Silent Crisis in Burundi

By Tigere Chagutah It has been 10 years since a political crisis erupted in Burundi. Peaceful demonstrations against a controversial third term in office by the late president, Pierre Nkurunziza, were met with brutal repression by security forces. An …

Burundi : the uncertain future of refugees following the announcement of the suspension of food assistance

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 8, 2025 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Program (WFP) recently informed the Burundian government of their decision to completely suspend food assistance to refugees living in …

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 been …

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 among …

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 Buhumuza …

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), and …

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 (WCO) …

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 dawladnimada. …

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 African …