Environment
Explosions Rock Bujumbura, Leave 13 Dead and Dozens Injured
Deadly explosions triggered by a military depot fire leave widespread damage, as authorities rule out an attack and call for calm
Bujumbura Drowns in Plastic Waste Despite Government Efforts, Activists Warn
Plastic bottles and bags continue to choke Bujumbura’s streets and drains, threatening Lake Tanganyika and public health as the rainy season approaches.
Bujumbura Losing Green Spaces to Illegal Construction, Experts Warn
Illegal construction, corruption, and weak enforcement are threatening Bujumbura’s public spaces and biodiversity.
Hippo Killed in Bujumbura Road Accident, Sparking Fresh Debate Over Human Encroachment
Experts say habitat loss and poor land management are forcing hippos into populated areas, endangering both animals and people.
Lightning strike kills three women and injures two in southern Burundi
A violent storm in southern Rumonge province claims three lives and destroys crops and homes, leaving the local population in distress.
Burundi Calls for African Cooperation to Combat Climate-Induced Humanitarian Crises
Facing rising displacement due to climate change, Burundi calls for African solidarity and joint action to find sustainable solutions.
Environmental Experts Urge Agroforestry to Combat Land Extinction Amid Growing Deforestation in Burundi
As deforestation intensifies in Burundi, experts emphasize agroforestry as a key solution to land scarcity and environmental degradation, calling for immediate action to...
Severe Storm Wreaks Havoc in Southeastern Burundi, Leaving One Dead and Hundreds Homeless
An eight-year-old girl dies, dozens injured and hundreds left without shelter, as Rutana grapples with the aftermath of a powerful storm.
