Burundi : FDNB prepares to exhibit Red-Tabara rebels whose movement claims to have inflicted heavy losses on the ...

At least 12 rebels from the Burundian armed group based in the province of South Kivu in eastern Congo have been detained in the central prison of Bujumbura called Mpimba for almost two weeks. This Tuesday, the spokesperson for the FDNB (National Defense …

Burundi : the implementation of the presidential pardon decried by prisoners and associations

Launched on November 14, the operation to relieve prison congestion continues in some provinces or has been closed – sometimes prematurely. Prisoners and local associations denounce an “activity tainted by many irregularities” and ask President …

Burundi’s Path to Peace: “What Doesn’t Kill You Only Makes You Stronger”

Written by Liubov Korina The Republic of Burundi has been undermined by its complex history of civil wars and mass atrocities. Yet, the decades of challenges have shaped a remarkable fight of resilience within the nation. In recent years, Burundi has …

Burundi releases 4,000 prisoners to ease chronic overcrowding

Some 4,000 prisoners have been released by Burundi as part of a campaign aimed at clearing the East African nation's overcrowded jails, the presidency said on X. President Evariste Ndayishimiye announced the mass pardon earlier this month, saying it …

Burundi: Journalist faces 12 years imprisonment for sharing information on instant messaging app

A high court in Mukaza requested a twelve year sentence for journalist Sandra Muhoza, of online media La Nova Burundi, for “attacking the integrity of national territory” and “ethnic aversion”. The journalist has been jailed for seven months on these …

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Generation Equality In Burundi:Amplifying Youth Voices And Empowering Youth Leaders

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo In 2024, Burundi's youth are a powerful force for transformation, making up nearly 60% of the population. This young generation holds immense potential to shape the nation's future through …

Burundi: In Rumonge, 45 Community Actors Committed Against The Feminization Of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo In partnership with UN Women, the Burundian Community of HIV Positive Women and Girls (CBF+) promotes community mobilization initiatives to foster positive social norms to combat sexual and gender-based …

Kayanza : men are not spared from gender-based violence

The association “Men in Distress” denounces the violence suffered by men in Kayanza province (northern Burundi). At least 50 men were victims of gender-based violence between January and October 2024, according to this association. INFO SOS Médias Burundi …

Kirundo : a sexagenerian who traded minerals to Rwanda missing

Augustin Mirerego has been missing for more than two months. This 68-year-old trader from the province of Kirundo (northern Burundi) was reportedly killed by the leader of Imbonerakure (members of the CNDD-FDD youth league) in the new province of …