Government Eyes Public Sector Pay Raises to Stem Growing Brain Drain
As increasing numbers of teachers and healthcare workers leave the country, the government is considering salary increases to retain skilled personnel.
Burundi Unveils Major Education Reforms Amid Concerns Over Declining Standards
Planned reforms include curriculum revisions, the reintroduction of Grade 10, improved learning conditions, and the expansion of boarding schools to boost education quality.
OLUCOME Urges Parliament to Push for Fuel Market Liberalization Amid Ongoing Shortages
Fuel shortages in Burundi have persisted for nearly five years, disrupting transport, trade, and daily life across the country.
Catholic Bishops Voice Concern Over Worsening Economic and Social Conditions in Burundi
Bishops cite fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, rising living costs, and shortages of essential goods as key challenges facing the country.
Patriotism Day Exposes Divisions Among Burundi’s Political and Civil Society Leaders
Opposition parties and civil society groups challenge official narratives on patriotism, while President Évariste Ndayishimiye calls for greater accountability among public officials as...
PARCEM Director Alleges Plot to Frame Him, Calls for Release of Detained Workers
“I have never owned, do not own, and will never own firearms. My struggle has always been for good governance, respect for the...
Burundian MPs Slam SOSUMO for Poor Governance and Shortfalls in Production
A recent audit reveals recruitment irregularities, declining production, and governance failures at the country's sole sugar producer, prompting calls for major reforms.
Burundi Child Rights Groups Call for Controls on Learners’ Use of Digital Devices
The appeal comes amid growing concerns that excessive and unsupervised use of smartphones and the internet is distracting students from their studies.
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...
