Dozens of Burundians Reportedly Detained in South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
In the days leading up to the protests, Burundi’s embassy in Pretoria urged its nationals to remain on high alert, avoid protest areas,...
Press Freedom Still Under Strain in Burundi Despite Slight Rise in Global Ranking
While Burundi has climbed slightly in the latest Reporters Without Borders rankings, civil society and media advocates say journalists still face censorship, detentions,...
Burundi Marks Labor Day Amid Rising Economic Strain and Worker Discontent
Unions, opposition parties, and civil society warn that rising prices, fuel shortages, and stagnant wages are deepening hardship, as the government defends its...
PARCEM Criticizes Repeated Cabinet Reshuffles in Burundi
Frequent government reshuffles are weakening institutional stability in Burundi, Faustin Ndikumana says, urging experienced leadership and performance-based evaluation.
Civil Society Challenges Government Ban on Phones at Work
The controversial decision was announced by President Évariste Ndayishimiye after a CNDD-FDD congress in Gitega, where he was named the party’s candidate for...
Burundi Opposition Decries Sharp Increase in Presidential Election Deposit
With the country's political landscape increasingly dominated by a single party, the new deposit requirement adds to concerns about shrinking space for opposition...
Burundi Standards Agency Denies Corruption Allegations Amid Health Concerns Over Local Drinks
The denial follows accusations by lawmakers and rising concern among residents over the health and social impact of unregulated local alcohol.
Dozens of Burundians Reportedly Detained in South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
In the days leading up to the protests, Burundi’s embassy in Pretoria urged its nationals to remain on high alert, avoid protest areas,...
Burundi Marks Labor Day Amid Rising Economic Strain and Worker Discontent
Unions, opposition parties, and civil society warn that rising prices, fuel shortages, and stagnant wages are deepening hardship, as the government defends its...
Civil Society Challenges Government Ban on Phones at Work
The controversial decision was announced by President Évariste Ndayishimiye after a CNDD-FDD congress in Gitega, where he was named the party’s candidate for...
Burundi Opposition Decries Sharp Increase in Presidential Election Deposit
With the country's political landscape increasingly dominated by a single party, the new deposit requirement adds to concerns about shrinking space for opposition...