Around Lake Tanganyika, Burundians struggle with endless flooding
Thursday, 29 May 2025 () Gatumba, Burundi (AFP) May 28, 2025
Asha, a mother-of-four, was wearing rubber boots in her living room again - the frequent price of living near Lake Tanganyika in Burundi in an era of climate change and repeated flooding. The elegant buildings of Gatumba, a town on the outskirts of the capital Bujumbura, are a reminder of its recent prosperity. But all too often, residents must pitch tents on their roofs, while childre
Thursday, 29 May 2025 ()
Gatumba, Burundi (AFP) May 28, 2025