Burundi : the implementation of the presidential pardon decried by prisoners and associations

Launched on November 14, the operation to relieve prison congestion continues in some provinces or has been closed – sometimes prematurely. Prisoners and local associations denounce an “activity tainted by many irregularities” and ask President …

Burundi’s Path to Peace: “What Doesn’t Kill You Only Makes You Stronger”

Written by Liubov Korina The Republic of Burundi has been undermined by its complex history of civil wars and mass atrocities. Yet, the decades of challenges have shaped a remarkable fight of resilience within the nation. In recent years, Burundi has …

Burundi releases 4,000 prisoners to ease chronic overcrowding

Some 4,000 prisoners have been released by Burundi as part of a campaign aimed at clearing the East African nation's overcrowded jails, the presidency said on X. President Evariste Ndayishimiye announced the mass pardon earlier this month, saying it …

Burundi: Journalist faces 12 years imprisonment for sharing information on instant messaging app

A high court in Mukaza requested a twelve year sentence for journalist Sandra Muhoza, of online media La Nova Burundi, for “attacking the integrity of national territory” and “ethnic aversion”. The journalist has been jailed for seven months on these …

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Generation Equality In Burundi:Amplifying Youth Voices And Empowering Youth Leaders

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo In 2024, Burundi's youth are a powerful force for transformation, making up nearly 60% of the population. This young generation holds immense potential to shape the nation's future through …

Burundi: In Rumonge, 45 Community Actors Committed Against The Feminization Of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo In partnership with UN Women, the Burundian Community of HIV Positive Women and Girls (CBF+) promotes community mobilization initiatives to foster positive social norms to combat sexual and gender-based …

Sports Council awaits Flames report

Malawi National Council of Sports has said it is waiting for a technical report from Football Association of Malawi (Fam) to establish factors that led to Malawi National Football Team’s poor showing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. …

Internet shutdowns by states are mostly unnecessary and unjustifiable

  A digital tablet with Google site. [Getty Images] In recent years, deliberate disruption of access to the Internet by governments to curb a wide array of perceived threats or social ills has been on the rise. According to Access Now #KeepItOn Report, in …

Tanzanian swimmers shine in Africa Aquatics Zone Three event

Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian swimmers have continued to shine in the African Zone Three Aquatics following their outstanding performances. In the event, Tanzania placed second out of five countries, garnering a total of 3,658.50 points behind Uganda, who won …