Politics
Hundreds of Burundians Turn to Embassy for Way Home as Kenya’s Foreign-Trader Crackdown Takes Effect
Affected Burundian traders turn to their embassy for assistance as Kenya begins enforcing President William Ruto’s directive.
Burundi Condemns Violence Against its Citizens in Kenya After Ruto’s Trade Ban
President William Ruto's decision to bar foreigners from small-scale trading has unsettled Burundians working in Kenya, prompting Gitega to seek assurances from Nairobi.
Burundi Threatens Expulsion of Foreigners Without Residence Cards After September Deadline
The warning comes as Burundi tightens enforcement of a requirement for all foreign nationals residing in the country to carry a dedicated identity...
Burundi President Pledges BIF 500 Million for Leads on Market Fire Suspects
The government says suspected perpetrators could face severe penalties, including terrorism charges, as investigations intensify into a series of fires that have devastated...
Burundi Trade Unions Warn of Worsening Economic Crisis Amid Fuel Shortage and Market Fires
COSYBU and CSB urge authorities and other stakeholders to take coordinated action to address the fuel supply crisis and recurring commercial fires, which...
Burundian Telecom Subscribers Face Long Delays in SIM Card Re-Registration Campaign
Long queues and limited service points are forcing customers to wait for hours while telecom operators update subscriber records nationwide.
OLUCOME, PARCEM Call for Investigations Into Rising Market Fires
The appeal comes after a major fire tore through the Jabe timber market in central Bujumbura, renewing concerns over market safety and unresolved...
Opposition, Civil Society Give Mixed-to-Negative Assessment as Ndayishimiye Marks Six Years in Power
Six years after taking office, Ndayishimiye's presidency is viewed by supporters as a period of reform and by critics as one marked by...
