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Burundi : political parties warn of worsening poverty and obstacles to democracy
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi In a context marked by a persistent socio-economic crisis, voices are being raised within Burundian political parties to denounce obstacles to democracy and the continued deterioration of the population’s living conditions. In...
Neva promises millions, but Burundi sinks into poverty
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, May 18, 2025 – A little over two weeks before the legislative and dstrict elections, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye unveiled an ambitious new promise : to guarantee each citizen one million Burundi francs...
Tanzania : “they want to force us to return” — Burundian refugees denounce pressure-driven interviews
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, May 22, 2025 – In the Burundian refugee camps of Nduta and Nyarugusu, the “pre-selection interviews” conducted by the UNHCR and Tanzanian authorities are causing deep unease. Refugees’ testimonies, the temporary...
Tense elections in Cibitoke : opposition activists deprived of voter cards
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 22, 2025 – Two weeks before the double election scheduled for June 5, reports are talking about intimidation, violence, and the confiscation of voter cards targeting UPRONA and CNL activists. This situation raises...
Dare to be a contrarian and take the journey less travelled
The Citizen
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When it comes down to it, travel is all about the memories one creates, whether going to the farthest point in the world or eating raw meat with members of the Hadzabe tribe, who thrive away from civilisation. It's those moments that make the...
Dzaleka (Malawi) : Burundian refugees stage a sit-in against discrimination in humanitarian aid
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Dzaleka, May 21, 2025 – More than 150 Burundian refugees held a sit-in on Monday in front of their representative’s office in Dzaleka camp, Malawi. They are protesting what they describe as systemic discrimination in access to...
BRICS+ Series: Burundi’s war on Truth
IOL
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When the president of the National Assembly of Burundi, Gelase Daniel Ndabirabe informed the country’s newly appointed human rights commission that their mission is to “fight and bring down” Fortune Gaetan Zongo who is the UN Special Rapporteur on...
Zambia Immigration Arrests 93 Suspected Illegal Immigrants
Face of Malawi
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May 21, 2025
156 words • approx. 1 min read The Department of Immigration in Zambia has arrested 93 suspected illegal immigrants in a series of coordinated operations conducted on Monday, 19th May 2025, in Lusaka and Kafue. According to Immigration Chief...
Forced contributions to the CNDD-FDD denounced in eastern Burundi
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, May 21, 2025 – In the provinces of Ruyigi, Cankuzo, and Muyinga, residents have been forced to pay financial contributions to the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, since last March. This campaign is led by administrative...
In Burundi, Congolese refugees fear starvation, violence as aid cuts bite
Hindustan Times
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May 21, 2025
Claude says he is afraid he will soon be dead either from starvation or violence as he waits at a food tent in a camp in Burundi. In Burundi, Congolese refugees fear starvation, violence as aid cuts bite He is one of thousands of Congolese...
Gitega : “the country is not given, it is grabbed” : Ndikuriyo ignites Umukenyererarugamba Day
Sos Médias Burundi
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On Saturday, the Ingoma Stadium in Gitega, Burundi’s political capital, vibrated to the rhythm of the songs and slogans of the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, on the occasion of the 4th edition of Umukenyererarugamba Day, a day dedicated to the...
2025 elections: a CNL activist sentenced to one year in jail for destroying a voter registration card
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Rutana, May 17, 2025 – With three weeks to go before the legislative and district elections in Burundi, political tensions are intensifying. Arrests of activists, the destruction of voter registration cards, and accusations of...
Uprona attacks the government : “Burundi deserves better than mediocrity and division”
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, May 18, 2025 – With just three weeks to go before the legislative and district elections, the Union for National Progress (Uprona) is stepping up to denounce the excesses of the CNDD-FDD regime, in power since 2005....
Burundi: Reforestation remains a major challenge
Global Voices
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April 6, 2025
Tree cutting in one of Burundi’s forests. Photo by Ferdinand Mbonihankuye; used with permission. This article is published in the context of the climate justice in Africa series. Forests play a crucial role in the fight against climate change by...
Immigration: what you need to know about migrant stereotypes and myths
Southern Cross
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April 8, 2025
Australia's resettlement program is currently set at 20,000 visas. In 2023-24, it granted 3,250 permanent protection visas and 16,750 offshore humanitarian visas. Key groups resettled included Afghans from Pakistan, Iran and Trkiye; Iraqis from...
Burundian President’s official visit unlocking potential for Vietnam – Burundi cooperation
VietnamPlus
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April 3, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) - Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from April 3 – 6 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse symbolises the two countries’ desire to bolster cooperation across...
"China and Me" contest strengthens people-to-people ties between Burundi, China
Xinhua News Agency
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BUJUMBURA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of the "China and Me" story-writing contest was held Thursday evening at the Chinese embassy in the Burundian commercial capital of Bujumbura, an event officials said greatly strengthened...
Eviction hearing looms for refugees in Bellville camp
African Insider
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August 15, 2025
A group of refugees living at a camp in Paint City in Bellville, Cape Town, say life in the camp has been tough this winter. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Despite difficult conditions, including flooded shacks and poor sanitation, people living in a...
Burundi President’s visit set to unlock new cooperation potential: diplomat
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The forthcoming visit to Việt Nam by the President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, reaffirming both nations' commitment to expanding cooperation across politics, economy, trade, culture,...
Burundi: A lack of press freedom results in self-censorship and exile for many journalists
Global Voices
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April 2, 2025
The Burundian media landscape poses immense challenges for journalists in this Central African country. They often receive death threats and work in a virtually permanent state of insecurity. According to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024...