Justice
Burundi’s Supreme Court Chief Warns Commercial Court Delays Are Driving Away Investors
“Whenever we meet with banks and businesspeople, they complain about the commercial court,” Gamaliel Nkurunziza says as he calls for faster case resolution.
Ntahangwa Commune Administrator Suspended Following Allegations of Incompetence and Misuse of Public Funds
Alexis Havyarimana becomes the first commune administrator removed from office since Burundi reduced the number of communes from 119 to 42 under its...
Burundi Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Long-Running CNL Leadership Dispute
The case stems from a disputed 2024 party congress that replaced Agathon Rwasa with Nestor Girukwishaka as leader of the opposition CNL.
PARCEM Director Alleges Plot to Frame Him, Calls for Release of Detained Workers
“I have never owned, do not own, and will never own firearms. My struggle has always been for good governance, respect for the...
Agathon Rwasa Accuses Burundi Government of Using Judiciary to Sideline Opposition
The veteran opposition politician alleges that stalled court proceedings involving the party he once led amount to a denial of justice and an...
Burundi’s Land Title Reform Faces Backlash Over Tight Deadline and System Failures
Critics warn the move could lead to loss of property rights amid longstanding issues of fraud, missing documents, and administrative delays.
Ex-Burundi PM Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni Released on Health Grounds – Reports
Bunyoni, once a top general and influential figure in the ruling CNDD-FDD party, had been detained over alleged involvement in a coup attempt...
Burundian Journalist Sandra Muhoza Provisionally Released After Nearly Two Years in Detention
Sandra Muhoza walks free under strict bail conditions, but advocates say justice will only be served when her conviction is overturned.
