Economic crisis
Burundian President’s Remarks on Domestic Workers Spark Public Outcry in Bujumbura
“The highest-paid worker in Burundi is the domestic worker,” says President Ndayishimiye.
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 Renews Call for Government to Address Ongoing Economic Crisis
“We want tangible change in the economy, governance, and human rights,” says Faustin Ndikumana
Calls for Economic Reforms Intensify as Fuel Crisis Deepens Burundi’s Inflation Woes
Economists warn that fuel and and foreign currency shortages are pushing Burundi toward deeper economic instability.
Burundi Faces Mounting Currency Strains as Experts Press for Reforms
With foreign reserves running low and the currency under pressure, economists and civil society push for urgent reforms to prevent deeper instability.
Burundi: Power Outages Plunge Major Cities into Darkness, Paralyzing Businesses and Services
Prolonged electricity cuts linked to infrastructure upgrades leave thousands of Burundians struggling as businesses shut down and public services stall.
New Government Faces Mounting Pressure to Resolve Burundi’s Economic Crisis
Economists and civil society urge PM Nestor Ntahontuye’s new cabinet to take decisive steps to reverse economic decline and rebuild public trust.
Burundi Weighs Shift to Chinese Yuan for Imports Amid Deepening Foreign Currency Crisis
The move follows years of foreign currency shortages, with authorities betting on mining exports to stabilize the struggling economy.
