Economy
Burundi Raises Travel Document Fees in New Budget Plan
Finance Minister claims fee increases are essential for national development, but lawmakers challenge the economic implications.
PARCEM Renews Push for Budget Reforms as MPs Question Spending Transparency
Lack of execution, poor oversight, and political resistance put Burundi’s programme-based budgeting experiment under scrutiny.
PARCEM Calls for Overhaul of Public Finance Strategy Ahead of 2025–2026 Budget
The civil society group urges greater transparency, citizen involvement, and a shift to results-based budgeting as Burundi prepares its 2025–2026 fiscal plan.
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...
ABUCO Pushes for Compliance with New Food Prices as Public Skepticism Grows
Government moves to regulate food prices, but skepticism lingers over enforcement and market response..
PARCEM Warns Economic Restrictions Are Stifling Growth in Burundi
Restrictive market policies threaten economic growth, says the local civil society group PARCEM.
12 Years After Bujumbura Central Market Fire: OLUCOME Demands Action on Market Safety
OLUCOME criticizes government inaction and calls for stronger safety measures to prevent future market fires.
Burundian President Gives Trade Ministry 15 Days to Address Price Speculations
President Ndayishimiye urges the Ministry of Trade to resolve price speculation crisis, threatening reshuffling if no progress is made.
