Economic crisis
Burundian Women Break Gender Barriers in Male-Dominated Professions
From taxi drivers to security guards, women across Burundi are rewriting the rules of survival and resilience.
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.
Price Speculation Persists in Burundi Despite Government Controls
The Ministry of the Interior warns of economic sabotage as price controls fail to take hold nationwide.
Experts Raise Alarm Over Economic Regression in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye
Economists warn that inflation, soaring debt, and collapsing sectors are driving Burundi into deeper economic trouble five years after President Ndayishimiye took office.
Outgoing Pro-Rwasa MPs Warn of Deepening Crisis Ahead of 2025 Elections
“If even MPs are unsafe, what about ordinary citizens?”: Departing pro-Rwasa lawmakers sound alarm over political violence, repression, and failed reforms.
OLUCOME Calls for Independent Probe Into Burundi’s Deepening Fuel Crisis
Local anti-corruption group blames poor governance and lack of transparency for deepening fuel crisis affecting all sectors of the country's life.
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...
Burundian Christians Struggle to Celebrate Easter Amid Deepening Economic Hardship
Government efforts to curb inflation fall short as Burundians struggle with rising prices, fuel scarcity, and currency shortages during Easter.
