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Burundi Program Coordinator (national contract) At Doctors of the World – Belgium

Bujumbura · Bujumbura

Burundi Program Coordinator (national contract) At Doctors of the World – Belgium

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Location : Bujumbura, Burundi (with travel to intervention areas)Hierarchical supervision : Burundi MdM BE DeskType of contract : National Desired start date : As soon as possible Mission context Burundi is a developing country facing socio-economic and security challenges that vary across regions, particularly in the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. Managing migration dynamics, particularly the recent and m…Read Article

Shortages, soaring prices: Burundi grapples with deepening economic crisis

Africa · Bujumbura

Shortages, soaring prices: Burundi grapples with deepening economic crisis

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Burundi has just elected its new parliament. Among the key challenges incoming lawmakers will have face are economic issues. After years of isolation, the country is now battling chronic shortages, a fuel crisis and record inflation. In Bujumbura, everyday life is becoming harder to afford, pushing citizens to adapt their daily lives. Report by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Rwanda, Juliette Montilly.Read Article

Silent Plunder: How Congo’s Precious Timber Fuels an Illegal Trade in Burundi

Bujumbura · Bujumbura

Silent Plunder: How Congo’s Precious Timber Fuels an Illegal Trade in Burundi

At the furniture market in the Jabe district, in the urban commune of Mukaza, within the town hall of Bujumbura, the economic capital, planks of wood can be seen seemingly abandoned. At first glance, they appear old, discarded, and of no economic value. However, the reality is quite the opposite: this is high-value wood smuggled from South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Jean Marie Biraronderwa, a retailer of Congolese w…Read Article

Intwari Stadium: Fall of the Projector Support Mast During the CAF Inspection, No Problem?

IWACU is all the voices of Burundi. Not just political voices. Iwacu is interested in economics, society, justice, health, the environment, culture, sport, in short everything that makes national life. We are opening a new page for the independent print media in Burundi. Read Iwacu, write to us, criticize us, debate, let's build the country's democracy together.Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

University of Burundi: a Knowledge Temple Become an Area of Non-Rights

The Rectorate of the University of Burundi rejected, in a communiqué of 21 May 2025, the accusations of violence attributed to the "Imbonerakure", calling them false and assuring that no complaint has been filed. Yet, on the ground, many students describe a climate of fear and a racket situation on Mutanga campus. These accounts, consistent and numerous, underline a reality of abuse of power and violence despite the official denial.Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

University of Burundi. End Denial

IWACU is all the voices of Burundi. Not just political voices. Iwacu is interested in economics, society, justice, health, the environment, culture, sport, in short everything that makes national life. We are opening a new page for the independent print media in Burundi. Read Iwacu, write to us, criticize us, debate, let's build the country's democracy together.Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

Water Shortage: the Economic Capital Almost Paralyzed

IWACU is all the voices of Burundi. Not just political voices. Iwacu is interested in economics, society, justice, health, the environment, culture, sport, in short everything that makes national life. We are opening a new page for the independent print media in Burundi. Read Iwacu, write to us, criticize us, debate, let's build the country's democracy together.Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

President Ndayishimiye Had a Good Time with Tshisekedi

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye visited the DRC on May 25, 2025, for talks with his counterpart following Kabila’s announcement to return to the country as a fighter. President Ndayishimiye’s office explained that the visit was aimed at discussing the implementation of the peace and security agreement in the DRC, signed at a conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At Ndjili Airport, President Ndayishimiye was received by the DRC Minister …Felix Tshisekedi · Kinshasa See the Story

Election Campaign 2025: Independent Candidates Face a Thousand and One Challenges

At a time when some political parties have significant logistical resources, independent candidates struggle to beat the campaign. Despite their legal recognition, they have to face legal, economic and organizational challenges. But, determined to embody a citizen alternative, these candidates want to carry the voice of the people, anchor in local realities and strengthen the accountability of elected officials to the population.Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

TZ volleyball star Bure bids farewell to Rukinzo after three remarkable years – Daily News

BURUNDI: IN a heartfelt message that resonated deeply with fans, one of the Tanzania professional volleyball players officially announced his departure from Rukinzo Volleyball Club of Burundi. His announcement brought to an end a memorable three-year journey marked by growth, dedication and unwavering passion in Burundi. The athlete whose name remains synonymous with Rukinzo’s recent rise, took to social media to thank the people of Rukinzo for …Volleyball · Bujumbura Read Article

Burundi: Measures to encourage doctors not to go abroad

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Burundi has been classified as one of the poorest countries in the world, emptying itself of its doctors, generalists and specialists since 2020. This is what the government has recognized since 2023, by talking about several hundred doctors left for neighbouring countries or even in Europe. To try to retain them, the Minister of Public Health and her colleague in Finance signed a decree three months ago that introduces a stabilization bonus and…Bujumbura · Bujumbura Read Article

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