Burundi politics
UN Rapporteur Reports Escalating Rights Violations in Burundi
Report to the Human Rights Council cites intimidation in elections, land confiscations, and abuses against refugees amid worsening socio-economic conditions
Burundi’s Education in Crisis: Civil Society Group Warns of Systemic Collapse
Favoritism, political influence and anti-learning rhetoric threaten to derail Burundi’s education system, PARCEM says
Burundi’s Teachers’ Union Criticizes State of Education as New School Year Begins
With too few teachers, scarce textbooks, and overcrowded classes, the new school year starts under difficult conditions for Burundian pupils, according to FENASSEB.
Burundian Opposition Party Slams CNDD-FDD’s 20-Year Rule as “Disastrous”
Two decades of CNDD-FDD have deepened poverty, silenced dissent and hollowed state institutions, according to CNL.
PARCEM Chief Clashes with Prime Minister over Civil Society’s Role in Development
Work is divided, and nobody can force me to farm,” says Faustin Ndikumana.
Burundi’s Administrative Restructuring Sparks Concerns Over Transparency and Feasibility
Critics say the move to cut provinces and communes lacks planning and resources, warning it could hinder access to services and erode local...
PARCEM Renews Call for Government to Address Ongoing Economic Crisis
“We want tangible change in the economy, governance, and human rights,” says Faustin Ndikumana
PARCEM Warns of Arusha Accords ‘Collapse’ as Burundi Marks 25 Years Since Historic Peace Deal
Advocacy group says Arusha principles are failing, with declining power-sharing, flawed elections, and worsening economic conditions in Burundi.
