Bujumbura
OLUCOME, PARCEM Call for Investigations Into Rising Market Fires
The appeal comes after a major fire tore through the Jabe timber market in central Bujumbura, renewing concerns over market safety and unresolved...
Explosions in Bujumbura Leave 13 Dead and Many Injured, Officials Report
Deadly explosions reportedly triggered by a military depot fire leave widespread damage, as authorities rule out an attack and call for calm.
Rising Rents in Bujumbura Spark Calls for Government Action
Families in Burundi's economic capital struggle to afford homes as property owners raise rents unchecked, fueling a housing crisis amid rising living costs,
Persistent Power Cuts Leave Bujumbura Residents and Businesses Struggling
Residents and business owners in Burundi’s economic capital are struggling with recurrent power outages that continue to disrupt income-generating activities, despite repeated government...
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...
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.
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...
