Rights Group Condemns Mob Killing of Six in Bujumbura Province Over Witchcraft Accusations
Distrust in the justice system is driving Burundians to take the law into their own hands over witchcraft claims, prompting calls for clear...
Foreign Ministry Denies TV5 Monde’s Claims of Abuse Against Burundian Women Working in Saudi Arabia
Joint investigation by TV5 Monde and partners reveals exploitation of Burundian female workers in Saudi Arabia despite the existence of a labor mobility...
Senate approves Five New Provincial Governors After Major Administrative Reform
New governor confirmations support the government’s overhaul that redefines provincial and local administrative divisions.
Burundi celebrates 63 Years of Independence Amid Calls for Self-Reliance and Warnings of Democratic Backsliding
Calls for economic self-reliance dominate Independence Day rhetoric, but critics highlight exclusion of opposition and growing hardships.
ALUCHOTO Calls on Newly Elected Officials to Address Human Rights Abuses
Rights group says outgoing lawmakers failed to act amid arbitrary arrests, persecution of journalists, and abuse in detention centers across Burundi.
Burundi President Threatens to Fire All Judges, Accusing Them of Betrayal
"We can fire all the judges and start over,” says President Ndayishimiye, blaming them for betraying public trust and pledging wide judicial overhaul.
Burundi’s President Criticizes CNDD-FDD Members for Prioritizing Party Over Country
President Evariste Ndayishimiye calls out ruling party loyalists for putting political affiliation above service to the nation.
Burundi’s Private Sector Struggles to Support Economic Growth, Expert Says
PARCEM chief warns Burundi’s economy is at risk as weak investment, poor infrastructure, and policy failures cripple private sector growth.
PARCEM Warns of Rising Impunity and Exclusion Following Ruling Party’s Sweeping Electoral Victory
“With no room left for the opposition, there’s a real risk of legendary exclusion,” says Faustin Ndikumana, chairperson of PARCEM, as the ruling...
