Part Three – Continuation of the Investigation into Alleged Manipulation of Public Procurement Processes Surrounding the World Bank-Funded SIGEFP Project
Investigation into Influence Networks and Risks of Institutional Capture within the Ministry of Public Finance In this third part of the investigation, our organization examines the alleged mechanisms through which certain actors associated with MEDIABOX may have gradually expanded their influence within the Ministry of Public Finance in connection with the procurement process for the […]
Part Two – Continuation of the Investigation into Alleged Manipulation of Public Procurement Processes Surrounding the World Bank-Funded SIGEFP Project
Investigation into Influence Networks and Governance Risks within the Ministry of Public Finance In this new phase of its investigation into governance risks within the Ministry of Public Finance, our organization revisits a number of events that have occurred since 2023 involving the activities of MEDIABOX and its director, Mr. Donatien NDAYISHIMIYE. According to information […]
Disturbing Death of Minister Gabby Bugaga: Questions Continue to Mount
Gabby Bugaga, Minister in charge of Communication and Media, was found dead in his vehicle on the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Palmiers area, co mmonly known as Mu Kivoga, in Bujumbura Province. Accident or Suspicious Death? The death of the minister, who had been in office since August 6, 2025, raises […]
Alert No. 6: Congolese refugees – returns must be guided and protected
Within the framework of the UMUSEKE program, human rights organizations, the Ligue Burundaise des droits de l’homme Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom, continue to monitor the humanitarian situation of Congolese refugees who have fled the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Our organizations welcome the exchanges between UNHCR, its partners, and refugees at the […]
A $30 Million Scandal Shakes the Ministry of Finance
Alert Over Governance Risks and Alleged Mismanagement Surrounding the SIGFP-BI Project Today, King Umurundi Freedom Organization has decided to publish the findings of its investigations into ongoing irregularities within the Ministry of Public Finance that could compromise the proper use of an estimated thirty million U.S. dollars (USD 30,000,000), or lead to these funds being diverted […]
Disappearance of Burundian Soldier in DRC Mission: Family Calls for Clarification
The family of Burundian soldier BIZIMANA Jean Claude has expressed deep concern over the prolonged lack of information regarding their relative, who has been missing for several months while on deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. BIZIMANA Jean Claude, Second Class with service number HR 98049, was born in 2002 on Mugomera hill, […]
Bloody Easter Night in Burundi: Policeman Shoots Young Father in a Bar
A Tragic Night During the Holiday On the night of April 4–5, 2026, corresponding to Easter night, a shocking incident occurred on Kibungere Hill in the Nyabihanga commune, formerly part of Mwaro province and now attached to Gitega province. A man was shot and killed by a police officer in a local bar, sparking strong […]
Where is IRADUKUNDA Alexandre? Military trainee reported missing after arrest
IRADUKUNDA Alexandre is reported missing after being arrested by intelligence services and taken to an unknown location. Alexandre is a military trainee, ID 99114, based at IOS camp, Mudubugu training section. He is 21 years old and originally from the village of Muhogoti, in the former commune of Rusaka, Mwaro province (today Commune Mwaro, Gitega […]
Explosions in Bujumbura on March 31, 2026: Alert and Call to Action
Following the explosions that occurred on March 31, 2026, in Bujumbura, our organizations, King Umurundi Freedom and Ligue Iteka, through the UMUSEKE program, are issuing an alert regarding the serious consequences of this event. These explosions caused significant human and material losses, particularly in the neighborhoods of Kinanira and Mpimba, also affecting the central prison […]
Food Crisis in Burundian Prisons: Detainees Issue an Urgent Call for Help
Detainees held in several prisons across Burundi are raising alarm over a rapidly deteriorating food situation. For several days, and in some cases weeks, they report not receiving sufficient food, exposing them to extreme hunger. Testimonies come in particular from prisons in Ngozi, Muramvya, Gitega, Mpimba (Bujumbura) and Murembwe (Rumonge). According to these inmates, it […]