Politics
Patriotism Day Exposes Divisions Among Burundi’s Political and Civil Society Leaders
Opposition parties and civil society groups challenge official narratives on patriotism, while President Évariste Ndayishimiye calls for greater accountability among public officials as...
PARCEM Calls on Burundi’s Electoral Commission to Ensure Fair 2027 Elections
"No one wants the 2027 elections to resemble those of 2025,” says PARCEM director Faustin Ndikumana, urging the CENI to take opposition grievances...
Five Burundi Opposition Parties Boycott CENI Meetings Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election
UPRONA, FRODEBU, CNL, CDP and CODEBU say electoral commission is unfit to manage the 2027 presidential vote, citing unresolved disputes from the 2025...
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...
Dozens of Burundians Reportedly Detained in South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
In the days leading up to the protests, Burundi’s embassy in Pretoria urged its nationals to remain on high alert, avoid protest areas,...
Teacher Exodus Forces Burundi Government to Tighten Oversight
Amid alarming teacher departures, the Ministry of Education instructs school officials to report all staff exits or risk financial liability.
Burundi Senators Alarmed by Mass Exodus of Workers Abroad, Raise Human Rights Concerns
Thousands of Burundians are leaving for Gulf countries—some quitting their jobs in search of better opportunities—as the government faces pressure to regulate labor...
Burundi Government Pledges Sharp Reduction in Corruption by 2030
A cabinet-endorsed anti-corruption strategy aims to guide all stakeholders amid growing scrutiny over widespread corruption and calls from civil society for action beyond...
