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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.

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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.

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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.

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Landslides Threaten Urban Areas Across Burundi During Rainy Season

Burundi’s rainy season triggers deadly landslides, leaving homes in ruins, public infrastructure at risk, and thousands displaced across urban areas.

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Climate Displaced Families in Gateri site Call for Urgent Aid as Challenges Mount

Relief turns to concern as Gateri relocation site fails to meet basic needs of climate-displaced families in northwest Burundi.

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Severe Storm in Ngozi Province Leaves Thousands Devastated

Heavy rain and hail devastate crops and homes in northern Burundi, worsening hardships.

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The Unseen Cost of Climate Change in Burundi: Love and Relationships at Risk

Beyond hunger and poverty, climate change is quietly eroding family bonds and marital intimacy in Burundi.

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