“Burundi is in danger” : the pposition in exile denounces an “electoral farce” and calls for mobilization

SOS Médias Burundi Brussels, June 28, 2025 – The political coalition of the Burundian opposition in exile held a press conference on Friday in the capital of the European Union. The event was held to denounce the district and legislative elections of June …

Burundi : 63 years of independence, but a democracy under lockdown

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 1, 2025 – As Burundi celebrates its 63rd anniversary of independence on July 1, a deep unease is sweeping through the population. Political repression, widespread poverty, closed borders : Burundians denounce a …

A remarkable journey toward success and growth of CRDB Bank Burundi

It’s been 12 years now since CRDB Bank officially opened its subsidiary company in Burundi, a dream that many people did not believe could one day be realized. Today, that dream has come true and shown that with strong leadership, vision, creativity, and …

Burundi : the new Jiji power plant, a historic leap towards sustainable energy

SOS Médias Burundi Bururi, June 29, 2025 — The President of the Republic of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant on the river of the same name in Songa district, Bururi province (southern Burundi) on …

Burundi: Sandra Muhoza’s prolonged detention must end as court rules it lacks jurisdiction to decide on her case

She should no longer be behind bars. However, Sandra Muhoza’s legal drama continues to the point of absurdity. On 13 June, the Mukaza Court of Appeal, hearing the journalist's case, found it did not have jurisdiction in the case. The grounds for this …

Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Burundi's President On Independence Day

(MENAFN- APO Group) His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, on the occasion of his country's 63rd anniversary of independence. In this message, the Sovereign extends …

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Burundi

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages …

One of the last sacks of rice supplied by USAID arrives in Burundi in May

DRC Signs MoU for Public-Private Partnership with Burundi’s East African General Trade Company

Reading Time: 2 minutes  The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Sports and Leisure announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a public-private partnership with Burundi’s East African General Trade Company (EAGT). This partnership …

Burundi plugs Jiji hydro to power grid in growth push

Burundi this week inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric plant in Songa zone, Bururi Province, seeking to power more households and industries. President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched the project expected to generate 32.5MW as part of a broader effort to …