Economy
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.
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.
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.
