Politics

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...

ALUCHOTO Coordinator Says He Survived Attempted Kidnapping, Cites Death Threats

Vianney Ndayisaba says unidentified armed men in police uniforms attempted to abduct him near his home in Bujumbura, linking the incident to his...

Deleted Post, Presidential Clarification: Burundi Backs Off Criticism of Qatar in DRC Peace Talks

Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye praises Qatar’s mediation in DRC after Foreign Minister Édouard Bizimana deletes tweet alleging Doha interfered with U.S. action against...

Ruling CNDD-FDD Warns of “Other Measures” if U.S.-Brokered DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Fails

Ruling party Secretary General Révérien Ndikuriyo discusses border security, his resignation as senator, party leadership transition, and Burundi’s military role in eastern DRC...

Burundi Finance Minister Alleges FOMI Breached Contract, Reports Receiving Threats

FOMI is seeking more than 70 billion BIF from the government and citizens to cover excess supplies, amounts the Finance Ministry says were...

Burundi’s Justice System Under Pressure Amid Allegations of Illegal Detentions and Political Interference

Reports, public testimonies, and rights groups reveal ignored court orders and political influence that undermine justice, leaving citizens trapped in legal limbo.

Burundians Mark Difficult Christmas as Inflation Shows No Signs of Easing

Despite state interventions, inflation continues to squeeze households as basic goods reach record prices, dampening holiday celebrations.

Politics

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...

Human Rights

ALUCHOTO Coordinator Says He Survived Attempted Kidnapping, Cites Death Threats

Vianney Ndayisaba says unidentified armed men in police uniforms attempted to abduct him near his home in Bujumbura, linking the incident to his...

Economy

Burundi Finance Minister Alleges FOMI Breached Contract, Reports Receiving Threats

FOMI is seeking more than 70 billion BIF from the government and citizens to cover excess supplies, amounts the Finance Ministry says were...

Justice

Burundi’s Justice System Under Pressure Amid Allegations of Illegal Detentions and Political Interference

Reports, public testimonies, and rights groups reveal ignored court orders and political influence that undermine justice, leaving citizens trapped in legal limbo.

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