EU Pledges €200,000 Humanitarian Aid for Congolese Asylum Seekers in Burundi
As Burundi struggles with a rising influx of refugees fleeing violence in eastern DRC, vital aid has been allocated to provide life-saving support...
Burundian President Calls for Social Inclusion of Batwa Amid Declining Political Representation
President Evariste Ndayishimiye denounces the exclusion of the Batwa and urges policies that promote their full integration into national life.
PARCEM Raises Alarm Over Foreign Currency Crisis and Rising Public Debt in Burundi
Burundi’s economic stability is at risk as imports surge, foreign aid declines, and export revenues fail to keep up, according to PARCEM.
Burundi Opposition Coalition Condemns Meeting Ban Ahead of Elections
Opposition coalition Burundi Bwa Bose decries restrictions on political participation as authorities block its leadership meeting in Karusi Province while the country gears...
Burundi and Rwanda on Path to De-escalation, Says Rwandan Foreign Minister
Rwanda and Burundi show signs of easing tensions, as both countries work toward a mutual understanding and regional peace
Finance Minister Faces Backlash for Withholding Information from Independent Press
Minister Ntahontuye refuses to engage with independent journalists, saying he does not share information with them—particularly on government affairs—sparking public outrage and raising...
“Men Also Suffer”: Burundian Men’s Rights Group Demands Justice for Male Victims of Abuse
Men in Distress Association warns that many men continue to face injustices from women in households, workplaces, and beyond, calling for gender-equal laws...
Burundian Consumers Call for Urgent Action on Failing Telecom Services
Consumer rights advocates say unreliable telecom services are hindering economic growth and daily communication, urging the government to take immediate action.
Lightning strike kills three women and injures two in southern Burundi
A violent storm in southern Rumonge province claims three lives and destroys crops and homes, leaving the local population in distress.
