Education crisis
Government Acknowledges Urgent Need to Improve Civil Servants’ Working Conditions
“We must join forces to prevent risks and ensure that schools remain safe, healthy, and attractive spaces for both teachers and students,” says...
Burundi’s Education in Crisis: Civil Society Group Warns of Systemic Collapse
Favoritism, political influence and anti-learning rhetoric threaten to derail Burundi’s education system, PARCEM says
Burundi’s Teachers’ Union Criticizes State of Education as New School Year Begins
With too few teachers, scarce textbooks, and overcrowded classes, the new school year starts under difficult conditions for Burundian pupils, according to FENASSEB.
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.
“Things Keep Getting Worse”: Civil Society Coalition Warns of Burundi’s Education Crisis
Bafashe Bige calls for immediate reforms as admission scores fall to historic lows, warning of long-term consequences for higher education.
Burundi Battles Rising School Dropouts as Poverty Deepens, Education Minister Warns
Poverty, outdated curricula, and parental neglect drive thousands of students out of school, sparking alarm from education officials.
Declining French Proficiency Sparks Concern Among Education Stakeholders in Burundi
Education experts urge curriculum changes and reinstatement of the tenth year to combat falling French language standards.
Burundi’s Education Minister Urges Students to Stay in School Amid Rising Dropout Crisis
As thousands of students drop out, top education official urges others to persist and complete their education for a brighter future.
