Good governance
Burundi Keeps DRC Border Closed Indefinitely Over Security Threats, Says Foreign Minister
The prolonged closure has disrupted cross-border trade, leaving thousands of traders stranded, as Gitega cites repeated rebel infiltration attempts and instability in eastern...
Burundi’s Economic Impasse Threatens Vision 2040–2060, OLUCOME Warns
Persistent inflation, political instability, rising public debt, and shortages of essential goods threaten the country's long-term development plans, according to the anti-corruption watchdog.
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...
