Education
Rising Reports of Violence at Burundi University Spark Calls for Government Action
Local watchdog OLUCOME presses government to address student safety following reports of politically motivated campus attacks.
Declining French Proficiency Sparks Concern Among Education Stakeholders in Burundi
Education experts urge curriculum changes and reinstatement of the tenth year to combat falling French language standards.
Burundi’s Education Minister Urges Students to Stay in School Amid Rising Dropout Crisis
As thousands of students drop out, top education official urges others to persist and complete their education for a brighter future.
EU, French Development Agency, and UNICEF Pledge Over €23 Million to Address Burundi’s Education Crisis
The grant aims to address teacher shortages, dropouts, and inadequate infrastructure, helping thousands of Burundian students return to school.
Civil Society Group PARCEM Endorses Senate’s Push for Academic Excellence in Scholarship Distribution
In response to growing concerns over favoritism in scholarship allocations, PARCEM advocates for a fair system that prioritizes academic performance over social position...
Burundi Faces Growing Education Collapse Amid Staff Shortages and Deteriorating Quality
As Burundi’s education system faces unprecedented challenges, teacher shortages, low salaries, and student dropouts threaten the country’s future.
FENASSEB Sounds Alarm Over Burundi’s Education Crisis, Calls for Urgent Government Action
"The problems in our education system are pushing back the quality of education," warns Antoine Manuma.
Over 6,000 Students Drop Out in Kirundo Due to Poverty and Suspension of School Feeding Program
Poverty, early marriages, and the suspension of school meals are forcing thousands of students in Kirundo to quit school, sparking alarm among local...
