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Press Restrictions Spark Transparency Fears as Burundians Head to the Polls

Civil society group PARCEM warns that limiting media access could jeopardize electoral transparency ahead of Thursday’s vote for parliamentarians and local councils.

ByJune 4, 2025
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Burundi Slides in Global Press Freedom Index Amid Rising Repression of Journalists

RSF slams government repression, media control, and unchecked violence against journalists as the world marks Press Freedom Day

ByMay 3, 2025
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CNC Suspends Yaga Burundi Over Alleged Legal Irregularities

The collective of Burundian bloggers faces suspension as authorities question its legal standing, sparking concerns over press freedom in the country.

ByMarch 27, 2025

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