Burundi Opposition Parties Gear Up for 2025 Elections with New Coalition

In preparation for the upcoming 2025 elections, four political parties in Burundi have joined forces to form a coalition called “Urunani Burundi bwa bose.” The parties involved are Sahwanya FRODEBU, CODEBU Iragi rya Ndadaye, FDES Sangira, and CNDD. Kefa Nibizi, the Secretary General and Spokesperson for the coalition, announced that the alliance aims to address the significant challenges facing the country and to provide solutions for the Burundian people.

The coalition, which marks the first of its kind ahead of the 2025 elections, has outlined five key objectives. According to Nibizi, the coalition’s formation is a response to Burundi’s current difficulties, both internal and external, which require collective effort and collaboration to overcome.

“We decided to form this political coalition because Burundi is facing major challenges that affect both Burundians and foreigners living in the country. These issues require the combined efforts of all to address them effectively,” Nibizi said earlier on Friday.

The coalition’s primary goals include the establishment of a rule of law where all Burundians will experience social justice and personal freedom. Additionally, the group seeks to foster national cohesion and promote peace among citizens despite their differing views. A third goal involves creating a political space conducive to the exercise of political and civil rights, ensuring freedom and transparency during elections. The fourth objective is to ensure free, transparent, and peaceful elections, with Burundians electing leaders of their own choosing, according to the coalition’s spokesperson.

The 2025 elections in Burundi are set to take place as follows: Parliamentary and municipal council elections will occur on June 25, 2025, followed by the election of senators by municipal council members on July 23, 2025. On August 25, 2025, elections for hill or neighborhood councils and leadership positions will be held in newly established constituencies, following a recent reorganization of the country’s provinces.