“We’re driving with a piece of paper” : Burundian drivers are running out of patience

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 20, 2025 — For several months, users of the Special Traffic Police (PSR) service have been facing a worrying situation : biometric driver’s licenses are no longer being issued, despite full payment of the...

CRDB International Supa Cup Launched, Burundi team join the line-up

Dodoma. The fifth edition of the CRDB International Supa Cup has officially been launched, with this year’s tournament set to feature a total of 18 teams — 12 football teams, including one from Burundi, and six netball teams. The announcement was...

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

JNIM Imposes Shari’a via Blockade; Burundi Hedges in the Eastern DRC: Africa File, October 23, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Femi Omotayo, Anping Zhu, Alexandria Johnson, and Chris Dayton Key Takeaways: Mali. Al...

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...

Tanzania : 97% of Burundian refugees deemed “not in need of protection”, according to the UNHCR

SOS Médias Burundi Kigoma, October 20, 2025 — Last week was eventful in the Burundian refugee camps in Tanzania. More than 110,000 Burundian refugees still live in the country, most of them having fled the 2015 crisis triggered by another...

DRC : the WFP finally resumes food distribution to Burundian refugees after more than ten months of silence

SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, October 21, 2025 – After more than ten months without direct food assistance, the World Food Programme (WFP) has resumed food distribution to Burundian refugees in the Lusenda camp in eastern DRC, providing partial...

Pope to the faithful of Burundi: Keep the hope for a better world alive

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Fraternity of Monsignor Courtney, dedicated to preserving the memory of the Apostolic Nuncio who was killed in Burundi in 2003. By Christopher Wells Prior to his General Audience on Wednesday morning, Pope...

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...

South Kivu : Burundian soldiers prevent Banyamulenge from accessing the market in Bijombo

SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, October 20, 2025 — Tensions are rising in the highlands of South Kivu. Last weekend, several residents of Minembwe, mainly from the Banyamulenge community, were turned back by Burundian soldiers while they were on their...

Understanding the roles of instruments of power in East Africa

When a new president takes oath of office in East Africa, one of the most meaningful moments is the handing over of the instruments of power. These ceremonial items represent the authority of the president. The Constitution, the flag, the sword,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Edward Chilufya doubtful for AFCON 

Chipolopolo winger Edward Chilufya is doubtful for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a knee injury. Chilufya last played a match last month when Zambia suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Niger. According to his club FC Midtjylland, the...

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...

Two men, including a local representative, reported missing after their arrest by the SNR in Mugina

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, November 1, 2025 — In Gasebeyi, Buhoro zone, Mugina district, in Bujumbura province, western Burundi, two men, including a local representative, were arrested on Thursday, October 30, by agents of the SNR (National...

Burundi : the Prime Minister calls for local consumption to preserve foreign currencies

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 8, 2025 — Faced with the scarcity of foreign currencies and the continued depreciation of the Burundi franc, the Burundian government is calling for a change in economic behavior. Prime Minister Nestor...