Economy
Rising Rents in Bujumbura Spark Calls for Government Action
Families in Burundi's economic capital struggle to afford homes as property owners raise rents unchecked, fueling a housing crisis amid rising living costs,
ORAAB Announces 3 Billion FBU Emergency Fund for Burundian Workers Abroad
The funds are intended to facilitate rapid intervention in cases involving nationals deployed abroad through licensed recruitment agencies.
Burundi Finance Minister Alleges FOMI Breached Contract, Reports Receiving Threats
FOMI is seeking more than 70 billion BIF from the government and citizens to cover excess supplies, amounts the Finance Ministry says were...
Burundians Mark Difficult Christmas as Inflation Shows No Signs of Easing
Despite state interventions, inflation continues to squeeze households as basic goods reach record prices, dampening holiday celebrations.
Burundi President Reflects on Two Decades of Ruling Party’s Leadership
"CNDD-FDD inherited a nation in ruins and helped lift it from despair," says president Evariste Ndayishimiye as the party marks 20 years in...
Calls for Economic Reforms Intensify as Fuel Crisis Deepens Burundi’s Inflation Woes
Economists warn that fuel and and foreign currency shortages are pushing Burundi toward deeper economic instability.
Burundi Faces Mounting Currency Strains as Experts Press for Reforms
With foreign reserves running low and the currency under pressure, economists and civil society push for urgent reforms to prevent deeper instability.
Burundi Weighs Shift to Chinese Yuan for Imports Amid Deepening Foreign Currency Crisis
The move follows years of foreign currency shortages, with authorities betting on mining exports to stabilize the struggling economy.
