ALERT: Forced Disappearance of a Burundian National in Tanzania
MANDELA Issa, a 35-year-old Burundian national, was reportedly abducted on August 11, 2026, on Tanzanian territory. Since his presumed arrest, his family and relatives have had no news of him. His whereabouts and the reasons for his alleged abduction remain unknown. MANDELA Issa is originally from Bugoma Hill, Ruzo Zone, Butihinda Commune, Buhumuza Province. Politically, […]
Driving licences : citizens held hostage for nearly five years
How can a country go nearly five years without being able to normally issue driving licences to its citizens? What is behind this situation? And, above all, how long will it continue? For several years, many Burundians have faced serious difficulties obtaining or renewing their driving licences. Within the Special Road Police (PSR), the institution […]
Analysis Report: 336,000 School Desks in Burundi – Between Ambition, Governance Challenges, and the Need for Transparency
The human rights organizations Ligue Burundaise des Droits de l’Homme Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom, through their joint UMUSEKE programme, are publishing an analysis report on the Burundian Government’s national programme for the production and distribution of 336,000 school desks. Access to quality education begins with dignified learning conditions. Yet thousands of Burundian students continue […]
Census workers demand payment of their wages five months after completing their mission
Workers who took part in the Detailed Basic Agricultural Module (Module Agricole de Base Détaillé – MABD), a census operation organized by the Central Census Bureau (BCR – Bureau Central de Recensement), led by Nicolas NDAYISHIMIYE, are denouncing the non-payment of their wages. According to these workers, the census activities began in July 2025 and […]
Residents Denounce Alleged Corruption by Local Authorities
Residents of Mubone Zone, in Mugere Commune, Bujumbura Province, have denounced what they describe as fraudulent practices by their local leaders. They particularly accuse the head of the zone, NAHAYO Martine, of acting in collaboration with the CNDD-FDD party representative at the zonal level, NDIKUMANA Donatien, as well as NAHIMANA Renovat, the police commander in […]
Two Years Without News of Jean-Marie Ntezimana
Where is Jean-Marie Ntezimana? Why is the government remaining silent about his disappearance? On August 2, 2024, Jean-Marie Ntezimana was allegedly abducted by agents of the National Intelligence Service (Service national de renseignement – SNR) near a location known as “Le Parisien,” in downtown Bujumbura. Two years later, his family and relatives still have no […]
SIGEFP: Maneuvers Around a Strategic Public Contract – The Minister of Finance at the Heart of the Investigation
Part Six An Investigation into the Ministry of Finance’s Role in the Controversial Relaunch of the SIGEFP Procurement Process Introduction Why was the procurement process for the SIGEFP software relaunched after it had already been awarded to a foreign company with the World Bank’s approval? Why did MEDIABOX, which had initially been eliminated during the […]
Domestic Homicide in Gitega: Imbonerakure Member Accused of Killing His Wife, Residents Demand Justice
A member of the Imbonerakure has been accused of murdering his wife, prompting local residents to call for justice. The incident reportedly occurred during the night of July 27–28, 2026, on Ngaruzwa Hill, Gishubi Commune, Gitega Province, Burundi. The suspect has been identified as HABARUGIRA Edouard, who is described as a member of the Imbonerakure. […]
Tensions at Ngozi Prison Following the Alleged Assault of a Prisoners’ Representative
Tensions reportedly broke out on July 28, 2026, at Ngozi Prison following an altercation in which prisoner Desiré UWAMAHORO allegedly assaulted Emmanuel MANIRAKIZA, a representative of the prisoners, also referred to by inmates as the “Captain” or “General.” According to several testimonies collected from prisoners, the incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m., shortly after Desiré […]
Alert: Permanent Secretary of Muyinga Commune Arrested; Concerns Grow Over His Health and Safety
The Permanent Secretary of Muyinga Commune, Dieudonnée Niyonizigiye, has been arrested and is currently being held in detention. He is reportedly detained at the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in Bujumbura after being apprehended on July 19, 2026, in connection with the alleged possession of a consignment of smuggled coffee. His driver, known […]