Burundi Bwa Bose Coalition Denounces Political Repression as Electoral Campaigns Intensify
Opposition coalition reports assaults, intimidation, and politically motivated violence as Burundi’s election campaign enters its first week.
OLUCOME Warns Candidates Against Misusing State Resources During Campaigns
"No candidate should take advantage of their position to use state-funded vehicles or fuel,” warns the anti-corruption watchdog.
Martin Blaise Nyaboho Sworn In as Head of Burundi’s Human Rights Commission
The new CNIDH leadership takes office following allegations of corruption and internal conflict.
Opposition Decries Political Intolerance in Burundi as 2025 Election Campaign Begins
CNL and other parties say intimidation, unequal media access, and biased electoral staffing threaten democratic process.
Burundi Kicks Off 2025 Election Campaign Without Key Opposition Parties
Opposition parties cite exclusion and fuel shortages as reasons for skipping the official campaign launch in Gitega.
Burundi’s Leaders Under Fire Over Failure to Tackle Deep-Rooted Corruption
Civil society leaders and opposition figures say entrenched political monopolies and lack of accountability continue to fuel Burundi’s deepening corruption crisis
Samuel Ndayiragije Appointed to Lead Standards Agency After President’s Corruption Accusations Against Predecessor
The appointment follows the president’s public criticism of the agency’s inefficiency and lack of support for local entrepreneurs.
Netherlands to Shut Down Embassy in Burundi as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan
The Dutch government’s decision to scale back its diplomatic presence follows a comprehensive review of its foreign policy in response to shifting global...
Burundian Christians Struggle to Celebrate Easter Amid Deepening Economic Hardship
Government efforts to curb inflation fall short as Burundians struggle with rising prices, fuel scarcity, and currency shortages during Easter.
