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...
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 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...
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.
Sandra Muhoza Sentenced to Four Years in Prison in Treason-Related Case
Press freedom advocates condemn the ruling, citing due process concerns and an attack on journalism.
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.
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.
Burundi Senators Alarmed by Mass Exodus of Workers Abroad, Raise Human Rights Concerns
Thousands of Burundians are leaving for Gulf countries—some quitting their jobs in search of better opportunities—as the government faces pressure to regulate labor...
Burundi Government Pledges Sharp Reduction in Corruption by 2030
A cabinet-endorsed anti-corruption strategy aims to guide all stakeholders amid growing scrutiny over widespread corruption and calls from civil society for action beyond...