Corruption
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.
Burundian Finance Minister Joins President in Attacks on PARCEM Leader
Minister Alain Ndikumana accuses Faustin Ndikumana of seeking “attention” and online “views” with his repeated critiques of government economic policies.
Burundi Civil Society and Experts Warn of Escalating Corruption Despite Government Promises
As corruption deepens in the country, President Evariste Ndayishimiye vows to launch a new body to curb bribery.
UPRONA Urges President to Reject Nomination of Controversial Communal Administrators
Appointing individuals previously accused of economic crimes would effectively serve to rehabilitate them without explanation to the public, according to Olivier Nkurunziza.
Burundians Decry Slow, Inefficient Public Services
Despite digital reforms, public services across Burundi remain plagued by long lines, poor service, and unofficial payments.
Burundi’s Teacher Recruitment Marred by Fraud, Says ALUCHOTO
Watchdog says recruitment exams were manipulated by those with political connections, calls for merit-based hiring.
Burundi President Threatens to Fire All Judges, Accusing Them of Betrayal
"We can fire all the judges and start over,” says President Ndayishimiye, blaming them for betraying public trust and pledging wide judicial overhaul.
Burundi’s Leaders Under Fire Over Failure to Tackle Deep-Rooted Corruption
Civil society leaders and opposition figures say entrenched political monopolies and lack of accountability continue to fuel Burundi’s deepening corruption crisis
