Politics
Burundians Living with HIV Face Worsening Medicine Shortages Amid Aid Cuts
Burundians living with HIV are facing mounting difficulties as shortages of essential medicines, particularly the antibiotic Bactrim, spread across the country. The crisis...
Burundi’s Teachers’ Union Criticizes State of Education as New School Year Begins
With too few teachers, scarce textbooks, and overcrowded classes, the new school year starts under difficult conditions for Burundian pupils, according to FENASSEB.
Burundian Opposition Party Slams CNDD-FDD’s 20-Year Rule as “Disastrous”
Two decades of CNDD-FDD have deepened poverty, silenced dissent and hollowed state institutions, according to CNL.
PARCEM Warns of Arusha Accords ‘Collapse’ as Burundi Marks 25 Years Since Historic Peace Deal
Advocacy group says Arusha principles are failing, with declining power-sharing, flawed elections, and worsening economic conditions in Burundi.
OLUCOME Demands Compensation for Losses From Widespread Power Cuts in Burundi
Watchdog says blackouts have caused heavy losses to health services, businesses, and households, and calls on state to offer reparations.
UPRONA Expresses Surprise Over Reduction of Ministries in New Government
Government defends merging of ministries as a strategic move to improve efficiency and strengthen institutional cooperation.
Burundi Unveils New Government with Historic Appointment of First Female Defense Minister
Cabinet trimmed to 13 ministries as Burundi names new leaders, including the country’s first woman to head national defense.
Burundi Civil Society and Experts Warn of Escalating Corruption Despite Government Promises
As corruption deepens in the country, President Evariste Ndayishimiye vows to launch a new body to curb bribery.
