Economic crisis
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.
IMF Warns of Persistent Inflation, Economic Distortions in Burundi Amid Reform Stagnation
Monetary financing, low reserves, and a dual exchange rate system risk derailing Burundi’s economic recovery, says the International Monetary Fund.
Burundi Bwa Bose Coalition Warns of Economic Collapse, Slams Government Inaction
The opposition coalition says that without urgent action to address the ongoing economic crisis, Burundi risks defaulting on its debt and facing a...
OLUCOME Urges Government to Launch Transparent Platform to Track Mining Transactions and Boost Accountability
With growing frustrations over the country’s mining sector, the proposed system aims to ensure full transparency in mining activities, tackling long-standing issues of...
PARCEM Calls for Fuel Import Liberalization as Shortage Worsens in Burundi
"People are exhausted and deeply stressed," says PARCEM, calling for a national consultation to unite stakeholders in addressing Burundi’s fuel crisis and finding...
