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Politics

Burundi Civil Society Groups Question Independence of New Anti-corruption Committee

Activists say the committee's composition raises concerns about conflicts of interest and its ability to hold officials accountable for implementing the country's anti-corruption...

Politics

Burundi President Threatens to Dismiss Entire Revenue Authority Leadership

Évariste Ndayishimiye accuses OBR officials of obstructing tax collection, resisting digitisation and undermining transparency as he vows tougher action against corruption.

International

Burundi to Host Migrants Deported From U.S

The East African nation joins a growing group of African countries receiving migrants deported by the United States under third-country arrangements

Economy

Burundi President Pledges BIF 500 Million for Leads on Market Fire Suspects

The government says suspected perpetrators could face severe penalties, including terrorism charges, as investigations intensify into a series of fires that have devastated...

Society

PARCEM Calls for Concrete Action to Help Burundi’s Youth Achieve Their Aspirations

“Burundian youth need better roads, energy and mobility,” Faustin Ndikumana says, urging authorities to address the economic constraints preventing young people from building...

International

Burundi Waives Visa Fees for Participants at Continental Youth, Peace and Security Dialogue

The gathering comes as African countries grapple with youth unemployment, armed conflict and calls for greater inclusion of young people and women in...

Good governance

Burundi President Accuses Police Officers of Corruption, Says Graft Undermines Public Security

"Public order is violated in full view of police officers, and some of them are corrupt," Ndayishimiye says, alleging bribery is undermining law...

Society

Burundi President Accuses Catholic Church and Civil Society of Acting for Former Colonial Powers

President Évariste Ndayishimiye alleged that some religious leaders and civil society organizations continue to serve foreign interests and dismissed economic migration to Europe...

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