Burundi Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Businesses in Aggressive Tax Enforcement Campaign
Authorities shut down shops across Bujumbura in renewed efforts to enforce tax law and boost state revenue.
With Baskets and Bravery: How Women Street Vendors Defy the Law to Survive in Bujumbura
Facing poverty and police crackdowns, women street vendors in Bujumbura—Burundi’s economic capital—walk a dangerous path just to survive.
Ten Sentenced to Life for Brutal Witchcraft-Linked Killings in Bujumbura
The court ruling comes a week after six people were beaten and burned to death over witchcraft allegations in Nyabiraba, triggering public outcry.
Burundi Braces for Price Surge as New Tax Hikes Take Effect
New budget measures raise taxes on essentials, passports, and beverages, fueling fears of a 50% price surge amid deepening inflation.
Rights Group Condemns Mob Killing of Six in Bujumbura Province Over Witchcraft Accusations
Distrust in the justice system is driving Burundians to take the law into their own hands over witchcraft claims, prompting calls for clear...
Burundi Uncovers Zika Virus and Rare Malaria Strain in Disease Surveillance Push
Officials say the discoveries will help improve early response strategies as the country continues its fight against malaria, the leading cause of death...
Sahwanya FRODEBU Party Suspends Former Vice President Over Armed Resistance Remarks
Suspension follows Brussels speech in which Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira urged regime change by force, defying party principles.
Burundi Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Businesses in Aggressive Tax Enforcement Campaign
Authorities shut down shops across Bujumbura in renewed efforts to enforce tax law and boost state revenue.
Ten Sentenced to Life for Brutal Witchcraft-Linked Killings in Bujumbura
The court ruling comes a week after six people were beaten and burned to death over witchcraft allegations in Nyabiraba, triggering public outcry.
Burundi Braces for Price Surge as New Tax Hikes Take Effect
New budget measures raise taxes on essentials, passports, and beverages, fueling fears of a 50% price surge amid deepening inflation.
Sahwanya FRODEBU Party Suspends Former Vice President Over Armed Resistance Remarks
Suspension follows Brussels speech in which Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira urged regime change by force, defying party principles.