Society
Burundian President Calls for Social Inclusion of Batwa Amid Declining Political Representation
President Evariste Ndayishimiye denounces the exclusion of the Batwa and urges policies that promote their full integration into national life.
Deadly Motorcycle Accident in Muyinga Leaves Three Dead in Crash with Military Truck
A fatal crash in northeastern Burundi claims three lives as a motorcycle collides with a military truck in a failed overtaking attempt.
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.
Burundi’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Launches Third Round of Census on Victims of Past Crises
The initiative seeks to document missing and murdered individuals, identify perpetrators, and foster healing among communities scarred by past conflicts.
The Time is Now: Youth Leadership as the Key to Burundi’s Future
The refrain that youth are “Burundi’s future” rings hollow if they are excluded from shaping its present. Real change requires the full integration...
Three Arrested in Bubanza for Sexual Violence Charges
Over 200 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in the area this year, sparking calls for stricter enforcement of protective laws.
Burundi Faces Worsening Food Crisis as Prices Skyrocket
Soaring food prices push Burundians to the brink, with families, students, and civil society calling for urgent government action.
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.
