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Politics

OLUCOME Demands Compensation for Losses From Widespread Power Cuts in Burundi

Watchdog says blackouts have caused heavy losses to health services, businesses, and households, and calls on state to offer reparations.

ByAugust 13, 2025
Energy

Burundi: Power Outages Plunge Major Cities into Darkness, Paralyzing Businesses and Services

Prolonged electricity cuts linked to infrastructure upgrades leave thousands of Burundians struggling as businesses shut down and public services stall.

ByAugust 11, 2025

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