Moïse Nyarugabo on Burundian Military Role in Banyamulenge Highlands

1 Once Again, and Finally, on the Issue of the Burundian Army in the Highlands I maintain and reaffirm my position. No one has yet approached me about the facts relating to this matter — neither the Government of Kinshasa nor that of Burundi, not...

Bujumbura : drugs wreak havoc among young people in Musaga and Kanyosha

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 30, 2025 — Drug and alcohol consumption is on the rise among young people, especially boys, in the Musaga and Kanyosha zones of Mugere district, in Bujumbura, Burundi’s commercial capital. This phenomenon is...

Bujumbura : a scandal at the King Khaled University Hospital maternity ward after two newborns are switched

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 30, 2025 – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, October 28, at the King Khaled Hospital in Bujumbura, the commercial capital of Burundi. Two women who had come to breastfeed their babies in the neonatal unit...

Bujumbura : hunger worries some women in the commercial capital

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 29, 2025 – Life is becoming increasingly difficult for many families in Burundi’s commercial capital. Rampant inflation, soaring food prices, and the prolonged economic crisis are plunging households into...

Regional Training Strengthens Gender and Social Inclusion in Early Warning Systems Across East Africa

The training was co-organized by the World Meteorological Organization and UN Women, with financial support from the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative. Participants represented NMHSs and gender focal points from Burundi,...

Burundian expert: Nearly 10,000 artworks stolen by Belgium have not been returned

“Nearly 10,000 artworks were stolen from Burundi, and Belgium still refuses to return them,” Nibizi Jean-Marie, founder and executive director of the Organization for Integration, Neighborhood and Equality from Burundi, and an expert on the...

Chipolopolo set for Burundi, South Africa friendlies

FAZ has confirmed that the Chipolopolo will play two high-profile international friendly matches against Burundi and South Africa during the November FIFA international window. FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande announced that the friendlies,...

Bujumbura : ALUCHOTO raises alarm about violence and ill-treatment of Burundians abroad

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 28, 2025 — In a statement recently released, the Burundian Association for the Fight Against Unemployment and Torture (ALUCHOTO) denounced serious violations of fundamental rights suffered by Burundian...

Burundi : new concerns for Journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana, a case in the making?

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 29, 2025 – Since Friday, Kenny Claude Nduwimana has been transferred from Bujumbura Central Prison (Mpimba) to the cells of the National Intelligence Service (SNR). His family has no contact with him, despite...

Burundi : partial relief in refugee camps — Food Rations Extended and Increased

SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, September 29, 2025 — A wave of relief is sweeping through refugee camps across Burundi. Food assistance, initially scheduled to be suspended in November, will not be interrupted after all. The World Food Program (WFP)...

Burundi: strong trade union commitment leads to increased school attendance and eradication of child labour

Thanks to decisive action by the STEB (Education Workers’ Union of Burundi) and support from international partners, 578 children have been able to return to school in the municipality of Ndava, 50 kilometres from Bujumbura the country’s capital....

Burundi : STEB calls for recognition of teachers’ occupational illnesses

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 27, 2025 – On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, STEB highlighted the vulnerability of teachers to illnesses related to their working conditions. The President of the Burundi...

Burundi : associations demand the right to pay tribute at the Kwi Bubu memorial site

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 26, 2025 – Burundian authorities continue to prevent associations defending the rights of Tutsi victims from paying tribute at the Kwi Bubu memorial site in Gitega, central Burundi. This is the site where, on...

Bujumbura : Journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana transferred from Mpimba jail to the National Intelligence Service (SNR) cells

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 26, 2025 — Journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana was removed on Friday, October 24, from Bujumbura’s central prison, known as Mpimba, to be held in the cells of the National Intelligence Service (SNR), located at...

Burundi employs plants to curb landslides

Burundi is a hilly, densely populated country in central Africa that is acutely vulnerable to soil erosion. Its steep, long slopes are susceptible to landslides, particularly as vegetation cover is being lost in the quest for firewood and...

Drink Tea and Mandazi sold by Burundian hawkers at your own risk - Most of them operate in unhygienic conditions (PHOTOs)

Dr Samia envisions a peaceful, firmly united Tanzania

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has thanked Tanzanians for trusting her and giving her the mandate to lead the country for the next five years. She promised to use all her energy, talents, and knowledge to build a Tanzania characterized by...

How to watch PSG vs Bayern Munich: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game

PSG and Bayern Munich are the top scorers in the Champions League this season. There's little surprise about that. What may raise your eyebrows, however, is PSG's awful recent record against the German heavyweights. It's not just that they've lost...

How to watch Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game

Arsenal are currently one of the form teams in Europe, not only because of their impressive domestic run but also thanks to their confident start in the Champions League. So far, the Gunners have yet to concede a goal in their opening three...

1980 – The year of ska, 2 Tone, NWOBHM, Oi!, Burundi beat, synthpop…

The cover “star” of this issue is the year 1980. Much has been made, previously, of the years 1966, 1971, 1976 and 1987 but to our knowledge no music magazine has ever homed in on the first year of the 80s. Shame on us all! Because 1980 was an...