Photo of the week : Education in danger in Burundi : French, a major obstacle to quality education

The Burundian education system continues to face serious challenges, including insufficient proficiency in French, the official language of instruction, which appears to be a major obstacle to learning. This issue was highlighted by the Minister...

Makamba : three hospital staff arrested for alleged embezzling nearly 10 million Burundi francs

SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, October 19, 2025 — Three employees of the Makamba hospital in Burunga province, southern Burundi, all members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party, were arrested on Thursday, October 16, by the police. They are suspected of...

Uganda Embassy in Bujumbura Celebrates Independence Say With Pomp

On Thursday 9 October 2025 the Uganda Embassy in Bujumbura hosted a dinner to commemorate the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary at the Embassy Chancery in Bujumbura; under the theme “A reason to double our effort in sustaining a united and...

Burundi : women with breast cancer plead for the reopening of borders with Rwanda

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 – The prolonged closure of the borders between Burundi and Rwanda continues to penalize hundreds of citizens, particularly women with breast cancer, who rely on cross-border medical care for their...

Burundi : the US dollar drops — currency exchanges cry losses, consumers wait for price drops

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 — This decline comes amid a chaotic economic climate. The small east African nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, marked by shortages in almost every sector. The fuel...

Burundian coffee: An aromatic treasure conquering the world

By Dieudonné Bukuru / Bujumbura, Burundi – Renowned for its finesse and exceptional aroma, Burundian coffee is one of the pillars of the national economy. It represents more than a quarter of export revenues and directly or indirectly supports...

Nduta (Tanzania) : a clothing distribution welcomed by Burundian refugees

SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, October 18, 2025 – For the past week, all Burundian refugees in the Nduta camp have been receiving clothing distributions. This initiative has been warmly welcomed, particularly by children who had been forced to drop out...

Burundian star Kirikou, local artistes set for ‘Let’s Celebrate’ concert

Education in danger in Burundi : French, a major obstacle to quality education

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 15, 2025 – The Burundian education system continues to face serious challenges, including insufficient proficiency in French, the official language of instruction, which appears to be a major obstacle to...

Tanzania : four more schools closed in Burundian refugee camps

SOS Médias Burundi Kigoma, October 15, 2025 – Four more schools attended by Burundian refugees were closed this week in the Nyarugusu and Nduta camps in northwest Tanzania. These closures come on top of some fifteen others recorded last month,...

Bujumbura : Journalist Didier Ndihokubwayo faces justice after nearly 11 months in detention

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 13, 2025 — Journalist Didier Ndihokubwayo, a contributor to Radio Maria Burundi, was to appear on Tuesday before the Mukaza First Instance Court in the commercial capital, Bujumbura. He is prosecuted for...

Burundi’s Dynamo BBC withdraws from 2026 “Road to BAL”

How to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Atletico are the type of opponents that used to keep Arsenal fans and players up at night. Not now. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Mikel Arteta has tickled Diego Simeone pink with praise by recasting the Gunners in the...

How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...

SNV partners with counties to boost climate-resilient farming through renewable energy

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has partnered with seven county governments to launch a new initiative aimed at integrating clean energy and regenerative agriculture in Kenya’s food systems. The initiative dubbed ‘Power for Food...

How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

Persistent tensions on the border : the Malagarazi River is sweeping away the Burundian land, the Rutana court reacts firmly

SOS Médias Burundi Rutana, October 13, 2025 — As the Malagarazi River changes its course and sweeps away Burundian land to the benefit of Tanzania, border tensions are intensifying. The Rutana court has just struck hard, issuing two exemplary...

Gabon vs Burundi LIVE: Gabon triumphs 2–0 and dreams of World Cup qualification

Gabon continues to dream It’s pure celebration at the Franceville Stadium! Gabon secures three crucial points, moving up to second place in Group F of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s team dreams of...

From Burundi to Washington: Recognizing the Warning Signs

Africa, Development & Aid, Global Governance, Headlines, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Carine Kaneza Nantulya is deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch The forced deportations of immigrants without due process, violent crackdowns against...

Two sisters, two paths

The twins report that they sometimes encountered racism or discrimination at school because of their background and very dark skin colour. But these experiences were limited. In Kenya’s multiethnic society, which includes refugees or migrants from...