Closed borders, shattered lives : the plight of the people of northern Burundi

SOS Médias Burundi Butanyerera, July 9, 2025 – The prolonged closure of the border between Burundi and Rwanda continues to plunge the border regions of the country’s north into an unprecedented socio-economic crisis. In Bugabira, Ntega, Busoni...

Ten Years On: Reflections on the Silent Crisis in Burundi

By Tigere Chagutah It has been 10 years since a political crisis erupted in Burundi. Peaceful demonstrations against a controversial third term in office by the late president, Pierre Nkurunziza, were met with brutal repression by security forces....

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced

(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...

Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague

Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague

Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

Burundi celebrates 63 years of independence

Ambassador of Malawi H.E Stella Chiripo Ndau, Ambassador of Burundi and High Commissioner of Botswana H.E Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng Burundi marked a significant milestone on July 1, 2025, celebrating the 63rd anniversary of its independence from...

Burundi : Mukaza Court of Appeal declares its jurisdiction is lacking – Sandra Muhoza remains detained despite the expiry of her conviction

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 1, 2025 — SOS Médias Burundi has learned that the Mukaza Court of Appeal, located in the commercial city of Bujumbura, issued its ruling on June 13, declaring it incompetent to try journalist Sandra Muhoza....

Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues

(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....

Burundi plugs Jiji hydro to power grid in growth push

Burundi this week inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric plant in Songa zone, Bururi Province, seeking to power more households and industries. President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched the project expected to generate 32.5MW as part of a broader...

Six Killed in Burundi Over Witchcraft Accusations

Six individuals accused of practising witchcraft were killed in Burundi after being attacked by members of a youth group affiliated with the ruling party, according to a local official via AFP The gruesome incident took place on Monday in Gasarara...

Six people accused of witchcraft killed in Burundi: official

Six people accused of witchcraft were killed, burned alive, stoned or beaten by a militia in Burundi, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. The official and witnesses, who all asked for anonymity, said the incident happened on Monday after...

June elections : media between satisfaction and abuses, the CNC takes stock

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 1, 2025 – The National Communication Council (CNC) expressed overall satisfaction with the conduct of the media during the district and legislative elections of June 5, 2025. Its president, Espérance Ndayizeye,...

The drummers flying Rwandan-Burundian cultural tradition to the world

Burundi’s Ruling Party Sweeps Parliament, Court Approves Results

Burundi’s Constitutional Court on Friday officially endorsed the results of the legislative elections held earlier in June, which saw the ruling party secure every seat in parliament. The East African nation conducted its elections on June 5,...

From Burundi to Saudi Arabia: The Booming Business of Human Trafficking

In the last few years, at least 17,000 Burundian women have officially set off for Riyadh in search of a better life. Although Burundi and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in 2021 that is supposed to regulate this activity, female workers from...

US embassy in Monrovia tells visa applicants to make social media accounts 'public' for vetting

Liberians applying for US visas will have to give American authorities access to their social media, according to the US embassy in Monrovia. In a statement posted on its website, the embassy said that people “applying for an F, M, or J...

Actors cut from major movies, from Simone Ashley in F1 to Harrison Ford in ET

It’s every actor’s worst nightmare. You’re attached to a project for months if not years, it finally gets greenlit and you film your scenes – only to end up on the cutting room floor. Case in point: Simone Ashley, the Bridgerton star due to appear...

Lethal striker, versatile forward, resilient GK: Botswana trio to watch against Super Falcons

As Nigeria’s Super Falcons gear up for their second Group B match against Botswana’s Mares at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) today at Stade Larbi Zaouli, the nine-time champions are poised to secure a quarterfinal spot. Following...

Burundian socialite Dabijou accuses Jamal Rohosafi of lying to parents he'll...

Jamal Rohosafi sparked relationship rumours with Burundian socialite Dabijou after cosy videos of them emerged online However, she is now accusing the businessman of making fake promises after she travelled to Kenya to see him Jamal was recently...

OISS warns international students about stricter visa rules, social media checks for prospective visa applicants

Northwestern’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services alerted students Monday to new U.S. State Department screening guidelines for prospective nonimmigrant visa applicants — including those on F, M and J visas — in an email obtained...