Over the last five years, climate change-induced effects have displaced more than 190,000 people in Burundi. Yet, it is women who bear the deepest, most enduring scars. In makeshift camps, they battle not only the loss of homes and loved ones but the invisible wounds of trauma, depression, and social stigma. Limited mental health services…
By Samuel Mbonimpa Although Burundi is struggling with economic hurdles, including fuel shortages and other difficulties, artists, especially singers, disagree on the profitability of the entertainment industry. While some cite a lack of unity, limited government support, and restrictive laws as key obstacles to their financial stability, Vichou Love, a well-known figure in live music…
Climate change and the El Niño phenomenon-induced effects have displaced over 196,000 people in Burundi. Among them, displaced youth face severe mental health crises, including PTSD, disrupting their education. Despite initiatives like the “Ni Abacu” program, urgent actions are needed to address trauma, improve disaster response, and prioritize mental health care for children and adolescents….
By Samuel Mbonimpa Since 2018, the rise of the Tanganyika water level has affected and destroyed humans, infrastructures, and crops. Elias Niyongabo, environmental science expert and professor at the University of Burundi, says that the El Niño phenomenon, large-scale erosion throughout the watershed, and reduced evaporation are the main causes. This environmentalist calls for urgent…
By Avit Ndayiziga According to Burundi’s Judicial police, in 2024, online scammers stole over BIF 157 million. Digital law experts call for enhanced prevention and repressive cybercrime laws. However, Paradigm Initiative offers vital digital and physical protection tools to navigate this challenging digital environment. Ella’s Harrowing Experience with an Online Scam Ella is a domestic…
By Herman Ramos Cyclone Jude has battered northern Mozambique, particularly the province of Nampula, since March 10, 2025, leaving dozens dead and many injured, causing widespread destruction. The cyclone marks the third major storm to hit Mozambique in just a few months, following Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025—each making landfall…
By Avit Ndayiziga The second full day of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) conference was held at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece, on 27 February 2025. The conference gathered over 750 in-person and over 1,000 virtual attendees, including experts, educators, caregivers, youth, and other stakeholders. This year’s conference…
By Avit Ndayiziga Summary of the article –Burundi’s three-year fuel crisis has crippled daily life, causing soaring prices, economic losses, and widespread hardship. –President Ndayishimiye blamed depleted foreign currency reserves and corruption but offered no solutions, while critics point to poor governance and mismanagement. –Smuggling and illicit trade have become survival tactics. However, activists argue…
Célébration, ce 28 décembre 2024 au Royal Palace Hotel, de la journée mondiale du Chiffr
ement, édition 2024 au Burundi.
By Avit Ndayiziga In our recent article discussing Burundi’s fuel shortage, we questioned whether SOPEBU (Société Pétrolière du Burundi) might be the solution to this long-standing issue. This debate was addressed on Radio Bonesha on November 23, 2024, by Gabriel Rufyiri, president of OLUCOME, an Anti-Corruption and Economic Malpractice Observatory. Rufyiri argued that “SOPEBU is…
