Hundreds of Burundian Children Trapped in East African Prisons as Trafficking Crisis Escalates, ONLCT Warns
Civil society calls for stronger protections and victim support as more than 470 Burundian children remain detained in Tanzania and Kenya.
Burundi Losing BIF 1.6 Trillion Annually Due to Tax Machine Non-Compliance, Says Finance Minister
Despite distributing thousands of billing machines, the government warns most businesses still underreport sales or avoid invoicing altogether.
Iwacu Presses for Justice, Nine Years After Jean Bigirimana Went Missing
"We will continue to ask until we know the truth about Jean Bigirimana’s fate," says Léandre Sikuyavuga
Bujumbura Losing Green Spaces to Illegal Construction, Experts Warn
Illegal construction, corruption, and weak enforcement are threatening Bujumbura’s public spaces and biodiversity.
Burundi Begins Maize Exports Amid Storage Failures and Growing Criticism of Food Security Agency
Government’s push to export maize sparks backlash over rotting reserves and failing storage infrastructure.
Street Children Return Despite Roundups: Government Blames Parents, Rights Groups Push Back
As children continue to reappear on the city streets after forced relocations, officials point fingers at parents while activists call for long-term, humane...
Burundi Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Businesses in Aggressive Tax Enforcement Campaign
Authorities shut down shops across Bujumbura in renewed efforts to enforce tax law and boost state revenue.
Burundi Braces for Price Surge as New Tax Hikes Take Effect
New budget measures raise taxes on essentials, passports, and beverages, fueling fears of a 50% price surge amid deepening inflation.
Burundi Uncovers Zika Virus and Rare Malaria Strain in Disease Surveillance Push
Officials say the discoveries will help improve early response strategies as the country continues its fight against malaria, the leading cause of death...
