Archive 4 Columns
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Burundi Marks Labor Day Amid Rising Economic Strain and Worker Discontent
Unions, opposition parties, and civil society warn that rising prices, fuel shortages, and stagnant wages are deepening hardship, as the government defends its...
ByMoïse NdayiragijeMay 1, 2026PARCEM Criticizes Repeated Cabinet Reshuffles in Burundi
Frequent government reshuffles are weakening institutional stability in Burundi, Faustin Ndikumana says, urging experienced leadership and performance-based evaluation.
ByFrancine IradukundaMay 1, 2026Civil Society Challenges Government Ban on Phones at Work
The controversial decision was announced by President Évariste Ndayishimiye after a CNDD-FDD congress in Gitega, where he was named the party’s candidate for...
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 28, 2026Burundi Opposition Decries Sharp Increase in Presidential Election Deposit
With the country's political landscape increasingly dominated by a single party, the new deposit requirement adds to concerns about shrinking space for opposition...
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 25, 2026Burundi Standards Agency Denies Corruption Allegations Amid Health Concerns Over Local Drinks
The denial follows accusations by lawmakers and rising concern among residents over the health and social impact of unregulated local alcohol.
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 24, 2026Burundi Appoints New Military Logistics Chief After Deadly Camp Explosion
A leadership shake-up in the army comes amid conflicting explanations over a fatal munitions blast, with the president disputing the initial official account...
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 23, 2026Travel Document Applicants Decry Persistent Delays Despite Official Assurances
Reports of delayed passport issuance contrast with government statements that processing times have improved following earlier technical issues.
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 21, 2026Burundi to Begin Repatriation of Congolese Refugees Next Week
The first group of 500 refugees will depart Busuma camp in eastern Burundi as authorities plan weekly convoys amid improving security in the...
ByFrancine IradukundaApril 19, 2026