Good governance
ALUCHOTO Calls on Newly Elected Officials to Address Human Rights Abuses
Rights group says outgoing lawmakers failed to act amid arbitrary arrests, persecution of journalists, and abuse in detention centers across Burundi.
Burundi’s President Criticizes CNDD-FDD Members for Prioritizing Party Over Country
President Evariste Ndayishimiye calls out ruling party loyalists for putting political affiliation above service to the nation.
PARCEM Warns of Rising Impunity and Exclusion Following Ruling Party’s Sweeping Electoral Victory
“With no room left for the opposition, there’s a real risk of legendary exclusion,” says Faustin Ndikumana, chairperson of PARCEM, as the ruling...
Five Years On, Questions Persist Over Patriotism in Burundi
Critics say political disagreements are often mistaken for a lack of patriotism, complicating national unity as Burundi marks five years of Patriotism Day.
Burundi’s Fight Against Child Trafficking Crumbles After Sudden U.S. Aid Cut
Trump-era aid cuts leave Burundi’s child protection services in crisis, halting anti-trafficking efforts nationwide.
Interior Minister Pushes Back Against Criticism Over State Resource Use in Campaigns
With election campaigns underway, officials face backlash for using state resources — a move the Interior Minister insists is lawful and justified.
Burundi Faces Rising Pressure to Reform Tax Exemption Policies
Massive tax exonerations are fueling inflation and hurting small businesses, warns PARCEM.
PARCEM Warns Economic Restrictions Are Stifling Growth in Burundi
Restrictive market policies threaten economic growth, says the local civil society group PARCEM.
