Society
Burundi Opposition Decries Sharp Increase in Presidential Election Deposit
With the country's political landscape increasingly dominated by a single party, the new deposit requirement adds to concerns about shrinking space for opposition...
Burundi to Begin Repatriation of Congolese Refugees Next Week
The first group of 500 refugees will depart Busuma camp in eastern Burundi as authorities plan weekly convoys amid improving security in the...
PARCEM Flags Economic and Governance Challenges Ahead of CNDD-FDD Congress
Winning elections or holding office does not mean owning the country; it means serving its people with action and accountability,” warns PARCEM leader...
Burundi’s Economic Impasse Threatens Vision 2040–2060, OLUCOME Warns
Persistent inflation, political instability, rising public debt, and shortages of essential goods threaten the country's long-term development plans, according to the anti-corruption watchdog.
Child Rights Group Denounces Growing Cross-Border Exploitation of Burundian Children
SOJPAE urges tighter border controls after intercepting minors allegedly trafficked for farm work in neighbouring Tanzania.
OLUCOME Criticizes Burundi’s Ongoing Administrative Reforms as “Poorly Planned”
Everything we do is rarely studied or well prepared beforehand; we keep jumping into new things without proper planning, says Gabriel Rufyiri.
Burundians Decry Slow, Inefficient Public Services
Despite digital reforms, public services across Burundi remain plagued by long lines, poor service, and unofficial payments.
Street Children Return Despite Roundups: Government Blames Parents, Rights Groups Push Back
As children continue to reappear on the city streets after forced relocations, officials point fingers at parents while activists call for long-term, humane...
