A police officer breaks a citizen’s arm with a baton. Protected by his superiors, he faces no consequences. Residents are demanding justice.
Why Does Police Violence Go Unpunished in Burundi? Who Protects Uniformed Abusers? The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, December 10, 2025, on Muzenga Hill, Rutovu Zone, Bururi Commune (Burunga Province). Gérard CISHAHAYO, 44, a night watchman at a local site known as “Mukato,” was violently assaulted by police officer Philbert IRANKUNDA, AP2, badge […]
Lifeless Body Found in Gitega: Who Killed This Woman? The Public Demands an Investigation
Woman’s Body Found in Gitega: Shocking Murder Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice On Sunday, December 21, 2025, the lifeless body of a woman was discovered in a ravine beneath the Mwegu neighborhood, in downtown Gitega — the political capital of Burundi. The body was found by children fetching water, who immediately alerted nearby residents. […]
HAVYARIMANA Juliette Missing After Arrest
A disturbing case once again casts a dark shadow over the practices of Burundian security services. HAVYARIMANA Juliette, a 38-year-old Burundian citizen, was arrested without a warrant or any clear justification and has been missing for over six days. Originally from Nyakibingo hill, Kabuye zone, Tangara commune, in the former province of Ngozi (now Butanyerera), […]
Agricultural Census Workers Decry Three Months of Unpaid Wages.
Hundreds of Burundian citizens recruited for the national agricultural and livestock census have raised the alarm over months of unpaid salaries, despite working on a government-led project. The nationwide census, launched on October 12, 2025, is being carried out by the Bureau Central de Recensement (BCR) under the framework of the Institut National des Statistiques […]
OTB Faces Governance Crisis: Executives Award Themselves Exorbitant Salaries While Employees Await Pay – Part 2
As the Office du Thé du Burundi (OTB) faces a worsening financial crisis, new revelations expose shocking and unequal internal practices. Our organization has uncovered a dramatic rise in executive salaries amid ongoing budgetary and social turmoil. 🔶️ Salary Increases of 233% to 300%, Decided Unilaterally Since October 2025, top officials at OTB — starting […]
OTB in Crisis: Millions of Francs Disappear Amid Financial Opacity
Revelations have emerged of major financial misconduct threatening the sustainability of the Office du Thé du Burundi (OTB), a key player in the national economy under the leadership of engineer Gilles MUKUNDWA. The organization King Umurundi Freedom has launched a series of documented investigations into the controversial management of the OTB, a public institution responsible […]
Rumonge: Police Officer Brutally Assaulted by Imbonerakure and Left Fighting for His Life
As reported yesterday ( 🔴 URGENT ALERT: Serious Assault on a National Police Officer by Imbonerakure in Mutambara – KUF-ASBL ), a serious incident occurred last night on Mutambara Hill, Gatete Zone, Rumonge Commune, Burunga Province. Imbonerakure violently attacked a national police officer, reportedly attempting to kill him and breaking his nose in the process. 🔶 […]
🔴 URGENT ALERT: Serious Assault on a National Police Officer by Imbonerakure in Mutambara
On the night of Tuesday, 16 December 2025, around 11:00 p.m., a national police officer was violently attacked by Imbonerakure on Mutambara Hill, Gatete Zone, Rumonge Commune. The officer is HAMENYIMANA Eric, also known as Dogodogo. He is originally from the same hill. According to urgent reports, the officer was forcibly taken from his home […]
Concerning Disappearance of Tharcisse NDIREKURAMBA,Teacher and CNL Activist.
Tharcisse NDIREKURAMBA, 42, was forcibly taken early this morning by alleged intelligence agents, assisted by members of the Imbonerakure, on Kariba Hill, Mwaro commune, Gitega province. 🔶 Victim Profile Originally from Kariba, Tharcisse is a teacher at Lycée Saint Pierre de Nyangwa in Gishubi commune (Gitega). He splits his time between his home village and […]
A 25-hectare public forest under threat as local residents sound the alarm.
The residents of Gatsinda Hill, in Gatsinda Zone, Ngozi Commune, Butanyerera Province, are denouncing the alleged illegal cutting of a state-owned forest and are urgently demanding explanations from the competent authorities. The forest in question is a eucalyptus plantation located in an area commonly known as Ku Manga. It covers an estimated area of approximately […]