Society
FRODEBU Warns of Democratic Decline 33 Years After Historic 1993 Victory
“Democracy has declined dramatically since the CNDD-FDD came to power,” FRODEBU spokesperson Sylvestre Bikorindagara told local media, accusing the ruling party of weakening...
PARCEM Urges Action on Challenges Highlighted by Burundi Parliament
The call follows a parliamentary report that painted a troubling picture of challenges facing citizens, including limited access to healthcare, clean water and...
OLUCOME Threatens Legal Action Against CNDD-FDD, Government Over Sangwe Cooperative Funding
“The government and the ruling party must withdraw from the management of the Sangwe cooperatives, or we will file a complaint against them,”...
Civil Society Challenges Government Ban on Phones at Work
The controversial decision was announced by President Évariste Ndayishimiye after a CNDD-FDD congress in Gitega, where he was named the party’s candidate for...
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.
