Good governance
Civil Society Groups Denounce Mismanagement in Public Hospitals
From missing employee records to allegations of favoritism and corruption, public hospitals in Burundi are under increasing scrutiny amid calls for nationwide audits...
PARCEM Warns Rising Inequality and Lack of Transparency Undermine Social Justice in Burundi
“When wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a few while the majority struggle, the consequences are visible in unemployment, migration and growing...
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...
