Corruption
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
Samuel Ndayiragije Appointed to Lead Standards Agency After President’s Corruption Accusations Against Predecessor
The appointment follows the president’s public criticism of the agency’s inefficiency and lack of support for local entrepreneurs.
Public Workers’ Discontent Casts Shadow Over Burundi’s Labor Day Celebrations
Labor Day in Burundi sparks a clash of perspectives, with workers and civil groups decrying corruption and economic hardship, while the president calls...
