Good governance
Burundi Remains Among World’s Most Corrupt Nations Despite Renewed Anti-Graft Pledges
Corruption continues to cripple the country's public services and economy, watchdog warns, despite government pledges.
Burundi’s CNL Slams One-Party Dominance as It Celebrates 7th Anniversary
Opposition party says Burundi faces de facto one-party rule after disputed 2025 polls, calls for reforms ahead of 2027 election.
Burundi’s President Warns of Northern Threat, Urges Heightened Security Vigilance
Burundi is on heightened alert after AFC/M23 rebels briefly seized Uvira in South Kivu, bringing the conflict dangerously close to its borders.
Thousands Flee DRC as Burundi and Rwanda Trade Blame Over Cross-Border Violence
Burundi accuses Rwanda of driving rebel attacks in eastern DRC, while Kigali denies the allegations and says Burundian and Congolese troops are responsible...
Money Laundering Threatens Economic Stability, Civil Society Groups Warn
PARCEM and OLUCOME cite illicit enrichment, cash hoarding, and capital flight as key factors weakening Burundi’s economy.
Rwanda, Burundi Officials Acknowledge Setbacks as Border Standoff Nears Two Years
Despite repeated claims and denials over insurgent backing, both Gitega and Kigali admit diplomatic talks have slowed, leaving citizens and trade caught in...
Bujumbura: Street Children Numbers Continue to Rise Despite Government Efforts
New figures show more than 7,000 children living on the streets and over 260,000 annual school dropouts, raising concerns over the country’s child...
PARCEM Presses Government for Transparency Over Mineral Revenues
“There is a need to verify how the minerals were evaluated, the market price, and how the company which exported them to China...
