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Politics

Deleted Post, Presidential Clarification: Burundi Backs Off Criticism of Qatar in DRC Peace Talks

Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye praises Qatar’s mediation in DRC after Foreign Minister Édouard Bizimana deletes tweet alleging Doha interfered with U.S. action against...

Security

Ruling CNDD-FDD Warns of “Other Measures” if U.S.-Brokered DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Fails

Ruling party Secretary General Révérien Ndikuriyo discusses border security, his resignation as senator, party leadership transition, and Burundi’s military role in eastern DRC...

Good governance

Rwanda, Burundi Officials Acknowledge Setbacks as Border Standoff Nears Two Years

Despite repeated claims and denials over insurgent backing, both Gitega and Kigali admit diplomatic talks have slowed, leaving citizens and trade caught in...

Good governance

Burundi to Expel Illegal Occupants from State-Owned Houses Amid Soaring Rental Costs

The government moves to reclaim public houses as revelations expose a widening gap between rental expenses and public property revenues.

Good governance

OLUCOME Calls for Inclusive and Truth-Based Dialogue to Resolve Burundi’s Deep-Rooted Crisis

“Those in power must accept open discussions,” said Gabriel Rufyiri, warning that only truth and goodwill can restore trust and stability in the...

Society

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.

Justice

Calls for Justice and Accountability Resurface 32 Years After Ndadaye’s Assassination

Sahwanya-FRODEBU, rights groups, and victims’ associations urge the judiciary to reopen investigations and bring those responsible for the assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye...

Society

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.

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