Brutal killing of a civilian by Imbonerakure-Tragic death of NIBIZI Selapiyo.
This crime represents an extreme act of violence and highlights, once again, the alarming failure of justice in Burundi. NIBIZI Selapiyo was a civilian from Mihiza Hill, Kiramira Zone, Rugombo Commune, Cibitoke Province (under the former administrative structure), currently within Bujumbura Province. He was 47 years old, married, and leaves behind a wife and four […]
Stabbing Homicide: Internal Violence Within the Imbonerakure.
A member of the Imbonerakure was fatally stabbed by one of his peers in a context of serious violence involving a knife, illustrating once again the persistent violent behavior within this structure. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, at the Nyamugerera center, Musigati hill, Musigati zone, Bubanza commune, […]
Disappearance of a Father: Growing Concern
A family has been left without news of a father since the end of his workday, under circumstances that remain unclear. The person concerned is GAHUNGU Thadée, aged 49, originally from Karama Hill, Rango Commune, Kayanza Province (former administrative division), now attached to Butanyerera Province. He resides in Bujumbura, Musaga Zone, Mugere Commune, where he […]
Burundi–Morocco: A Cooperation Agreement Dividing the Senate
As Parliament reviews a cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco, serious questions are being raised about the real benefits Burundi could derive from it, in a context marked by weak export capacity and a lack of investment. Unbalanced Trade Relations Under Scrutiny The issue of Burundi’s external economic relations has taken center stage in […]
Buhumuza: Concerning Disappearance of Murengera Majaliwa — Urgent Call for Truth and Justice.
Over a Month After His Presumed Arrest, Murengera Majaliwa Remains Missing — Growing Concern for Truth and Justice. More than a month after his presumed arrest, Murengera Majaliwa, a Burundian citizen from Cankuzo commune, remains missing. To date, no official information has been released regarding his whereabouts or health status, raising deep concern among his […]
Bujumbura — Night of Chaos: A Police Colonel Shoots an Army Officer
A Dispute Turns Violent at Bar Natal A serious incident occurred on the evening of January 2, 2026, around 8:00 p.m. at Bar Natal, near the Kamenge Military Hospital in the northern part of Bujumbura, the country’s commercial capital. A police colonel, BIGIRIMANA Célestin, also known as NDARASA, shot army officer Emmanuel NIBIZI after a […]
The right to voluntary return of Congolese refugees must be upheld by the Government of Burundi and UNHCR
As part of the UMUSEKE program, human rights organizations—Ligue Burundaise des Droits de l’Homme Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom—have monitored and documented the humanitarian situation of Congolese refugees who fled the crisis in eastern DRC following the capture of the city of Uvira by AFC-M23 and TWIGWANEHO. The management of a massive movement of refugees, […]
Bujumbura: Father of 12 abducted in broad daylight — residents push back
NYANDWI Bosco, known as Ntaco, 45 years old, married and the father of twelve children, was abducted on the morning of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, while he was traveling to Bubanza (western Burundi) for a land dispute case.He lives in Kirekura, in Ntahangwa Commune, in the current Province of Bujumbura. 🔶 Abducted on his way […]
Over 18 billion FBu allocated to OTRACO: a controversial budgetary decision that surprises members of parliament.
A bankrupt public institution plagued by corruption continues to receive billions in funding—a true scandal for the national treasury. The Burundian government plans to inject 18.8 billion Burundian Francs (FBu) into the Public Transport Office (OTRACO) for the acquisition of 30 new buses, including 10 electric ones. This budget line, included in the 2025–2026 revised […]
Investigative Series on Embezzlement at the Burundi Tea Office (OTB) – Part 3
Over 70,000 USD Embezzled in Record Time: A Financial Scandal of Alarming Proportions In this third installment of our investigative series on corruption within the Burundi Tea Office (OTB), we reveal new details about the misuse of foreign currency under the guise of purchasing work equipment and fuel. Today’s focus is on the workwear known […]