Elections
Human Rights
Child Rights Group Warns Against Use of Children in Election Campaigns
FENADEB denounces the involvement of minors in campaign events as election season gains momentum in Burundi.
Politics
Burundi Government Hails Peaceful Campaign Start as Opposition Reports Intimidation, Violence
While authorities celebrate a calm first week of campaigning, opposition parties allege intimidation, vehicle blockades, and threats from ruling party youth.
Economy
OLUCOME Warns Candidates Against Misusing State Resources During Campaigns
"No candidate should take advantage of their position to use state-funded vehicles or fuel,” warns the anti-corruption watchdog.
Security
Opposition Decries Political Intolerance in Burundi as 2025 Election Campaign Begins
CNL and other parties say intimidation, unequal media access, and biased electoral staffing threaten democratic process.
Election 2025
Burundi Kicks Off 2025 Election Campaign Without Key Opposition Parties
Opposition parties cite exclusion and fuel shortages as reasons for skipping the official campaign launch in Gitega.
