Burundi’s Electricity Crisis Is Holding Back Its Economic Ambitions
Persistent power outages are more than an inconvenience in Bujumbura — they are undermining livelihoods, public services and Burundi’s economic ambitions.
Burundi’s BRARUDI Acknowledges Beer Exports to DRC Amid Domestic Shortages
The brewery says foreign-currency shortages have left it with little choice but to export some beverages to the DRC, despite shortages at home.
Burundi’s Supreme Court Chief Warns Commercial Court Delays Are Driving Away Investors
“Whenever we meet with banks and businesspeople, they complain about the commercial court,” Gamaliel Nkurunziza says as he calls for faster case resolution.
SAHWANYA-FRODEBU Rejects Plan to Transfer Ndadaye’s Remains, Calls for National Consensus
As part of a broader heritage project, the government intends to relocate the remains of several national figures to a single memorial site,...
Agathon Rwasa Accuses Burundi Government of Using Judiciary to Sideline Opposition
The veteran opposition politician alleges that stalled court proceedings involving the party he once led amount to a denial of justice and an...
Burundi Opposition Says Pre-Election Dialogue Fell Short of Expectations
The responses provided during our discussions were not satisfactory in addressing our concerns,” five opposition parties said in a statement after their meeting...
Dozens of Burundians Reportedly Detained in South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
In the days leading up to the protests, Burundi’s embassy in Pretoria urged its nationals to remain on high alert, avoid protest areas,...
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...
Burundi Communications Minister Found Dead in Bujumbura
Authorities confirm death as accident while unclear details fuel public scepticism.
