Rising Rents in Bujumbura Spark Calls for Government Action
Families in Burundi's economic capital struggle to afford homes as property owners raise rents unchecked, fueling a housing crisis amid rising living costs,
Burundian Journalists Face Arrests, Censorship and Hardship, Says 2025 Media Report
Reliance on per diems and workshop allowances is increasingly shaping newsroom economics, a practice CEPID warns could weaken editorial independence.
Burundi Prepares for Historic Turn at the Helm of AU
"This is a moment to act, not just to talk,” says Burundi’s top diplomat as the country readies to assume the African Union...
ORAAB Announces 3 Billion FBU Emergency Fund for Burundian Workers Abroad
The funds are intended to facilitate rapid intervention in cases involving nationals deployed abroad through licensed recruitment agencies.
Ordinary Passports Prohibited for Soldiers, Burundian Army Reminds Amid Desertion Concerns
Troops who possess ordinary passports must turn them in to the FDNB General Staff’s Personnel Administration Service by February 10, 2026, under a...
Burundi Keeps DRC Border Closed Indefinitely Over Security Threats, Says Foreign Minister
The prolonged closure has disrupted cross-border trade, leaving thousands of traders stranded, as Gitega cites repeated rebel infiltration attempts and instability in eastern...
PARCEM Flags Economic and Governance Challenges Ahead of CNDD-FDD Congress
Winning elections or holding office does not mean owning the country; it means serving its people with action and accountability,” warns PARCEM leader...
Rising Rents in Bujumbura Spark Calls for Government Action
Families in Burundi's economic capital struggle to afford homes as property owners raise rents unchecked, fueling a housing crisis amid rising living costs,
ORAAB Announces 3 Billion FBU Emergency Fund for Burundian Workers Abroad
The funds are intended to facilitate rapid intervention in cases involving nationals deployed abroad through licensed recruitment agencies.
Burundi’s Economic Impasse Threatens Vision 2040–2060, OLUCOME Warns
Persistent inflation, political instability, rising public debt, and shortages of essential goods threaten the country's long-term development plans, according to the anti-corruption watchdog.
Teacher Exodus Forces Burundi Government to Tighten Oversight
Amid alarming teacher departures, the Ministry of Education instructs school officials to report all staff exits or risk financial liability.