Election 2025

Opposition Parties Say Fuel Shortages Are Crippling Their Campaigns

Despite government promises to ensure equal access to fuel during the campaign period, opposition leaders say the ongoing fuel crisis is preventing them...

Burundi Opposition Party CDP Demands Release of Jailed Member, Denounces Escalating Violence

Despite presidential calls for democratic respect, Burundi’s opposition warns of rising political violence and calls for accountability.

Interior Minister Pushes Back Against Criticism Over State Resource Use in Campaigns

With election campaigns underway, officials face backlash for using state resources — a move the Interior Minister insists is lawful and justified.

Burundi Government Hails Peaceful Campaign Start as Opposition Reports Intimidation, Violence

While authorities celebrate a calm first week of campaigning, opposition parties allege intimidation, vehicle blockades, and threats from ruling party youth.

Burundi Bwa Bose Coalition Denounces Political Repression as Electoral Campaigns Intensify

Opposition coalition reports assaults, intimidation, and politically motivated violence as Burundi’s election campaign enters its first week.

Opposition Decries Political Intolerance in Burundi as 2025 Election Campaign Begins

CNL and other parties say intimidation, unequal media access, and biased electoral staffing threaten democratic process.

Burundi’s Leaders Under Fire Over Failure to Tackle Deep-Rooted Corruption

Civil society leaders and opposition figures say entrenched political monopolies and lack of accountability continue to fuel Burundi’s deepening corruption crisis

Election 2025

Opposition Parties Say Fuel Shortages Are Crippling Their Campaigns

Despite government promises to ensure equal access to fuel during the campaign period, opposition leaders say the ongoing fuel crisis is preventing them...

Politics

Burundi Opposition Party CDP Demands Release of Jailed Member, Denounces Escalating Violence

Despite presidential calls for democratic respect, Burundi’s opposition warns of rising political violence and calls for accountability.

Human Rights

Child Rights Group Warns Against Use of Children in Election Campaigns

FENADEB denounces the involvement of minors in campaign events as election season gains momentum in Burundi.

Politics

Burundi Government Hails Peaceful Campaign Start as Opposition Reports Intimidation, Violence

While authorities celebrate a calm first week of campaigning, opposition parties allege intimidation, vehicle blockades, and threats from ruling party youth.

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