Bujumbura
Health
Bujumbura Faces Deepening Water Shortages as Cholera Fears Rise
Water shortages in Burundi’s capital are raising fears of cholera as residents turn to unsafe sources and pressure mounts on the government to...
Environment
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.
Environment
Bujumbura Losing Green Spaces to Illegal Construction, Experts Warn
Illegal construction, corruption, and weak enforcement are threatening Bujumbura’s public spaces and biodiversity.
Economy
Skyrocketing Rents in Burundi, Silent Government: Who Speaks for Tenants?
The ongoing housing crisis in Burundi's key cities shows no signs of easing, with rents continuing to soar and low-income Burundians struggling to...
Economy
Burundi Faces Housing Crisis as Thousands Flee Escalating Conflict in DRC
As the influx of refugees fleeing the war in eastern DRC overwhelms Bujumbura, the city’s rental market has skyrocketed, leaving locals struggling to...
