FRODEBU Warns of Democratic Decline 33 Years After Historic 1993 Victory
“Democracy has declined dramatically since the CNDD-FDD came to power,” FRODEBU spokesperson Sylvestre Bikorindagara told local media, accusing the ruling party of weakening...
PARCEM Urges Action on Challenges Highlighted by Burundi Parliament
The call follows a parliamentary report that painted a troubling picture of challenges facing citizens, including limited access to healthcare, clean water and...
Burundi Faces Mounting Pressure Over Prison Overcrowding and Arbitrary Detentions
Lawmakers, activists and opposition leaders accuse the justice system of fueling arbitrary detentions and ignoring presidential pardons, leaving prisons operating at up to...
Burundi Opposition Says Pre-Election Dialogue Fell Short of Expectations
The responses provided during our discussions were not satisfactory in addressing our concerns,” five opposition parties said in a statement after their meeting...
OLUCOME Threatens Legal Action Against CNDD-FDD, Government Over Sangwe Cooperative Funding
“The government and the ruling party must withdraw from the management of the Sangwe cooperatives, or we will file a complaint against them,”...
Burundi Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures at Border With DRC
Travelers entering Burundi from the DRC are undergoing temperature checks, handwashing procedures, and mask distribution as officials seek to prevent the spread of...
Residents Demand Water and Waste Collection as Burundi Authorities Threaten Hygiene Sanctions
Burundian officials have given households and businesses two weeks to comply with hygiene measures or face penalties, but many residents say poor access...
PARCEM Urges Action on Challenges Highlighted by Burundi Parliament
The call follows a parliamentary report that painted a troubling picture of challenges facing citizens, including limited access to healthcare, clean water and...
Burundi Faces Mounting Pressure Over Prison Overcrowding and Arbitrary Detentions
Lawmakers, activists and opposition leaders accuse the justice system of fueling arbitrary detentions and ignoring presidential pardons, leaving prisons operating at up to...
OLUCOME Threatens Legal Action Against CNDD-FDD, Government Over Sangwe Cooperative Funding
“The government and the ruling party must withdraw from the management of the Sangwe cooperatives, or we will file a complaint against them,”...
PARCEM Calls on Burundi’s Electoral Commission to Ensure Fair 2027 Elections
"No one wants the 2027 elections to resemble those of 2025,” says PARCEM director Faustin Ndikumana, urging the CENI to take opposition grievances...