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PARCEM Slams New Tax Measures in 2025–2026 Budget, Warns of Economic Fallout

"These continually increasing taxes... are not going to boost tax revenues,” says PARCEM leader Faustin Ndikumana, urging the government to rethink its fiscal...

ByJuly 19, 2025
Economy

Burundi Braces for Price Surge as New Tax Hikes Take Effect

New budget measures raise taxes on essentials, passports, and beverages, fueling fears of a 50% price surge amid deepening inflation.

ByJuly 8, 2025
Politics

PARCEM Calls for Overhaul of Public Finance Strategy Ahead of 2025–2026 Budget

The civil society group urges greater transparency, citizen involvement, and a shift to results-based budgeting as Burundi prepares its 2025–2026 fiscal plan.

ByApril 4, 2025

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