Finance
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.
IMF Warns of Persistent Inflation, Economic Distortions in Burundi Amid Reform Stagnation
Monetary financing, low reserves, and a dual exchange rate system risk derailing Burundi’s economic recovery, says the International Monetary Fund.
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.
Finance Minister Faces Backlash for Withholding Information from Independent Press
Minister Ntahontuye refuses to engage with independent journalists, saying he does not share information with them—particularly on government affairs—sparking public outrage and raising...
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Government’s High Rental Costs Amid Low Rental Income
MPs push for accountability as the government spends billions on rent but collects far less from its properties.
Burundi Declares War on Tax Evasion as Ministers Unite to Recover Unpaid Revenues
The government escalates efforts to recover overdue taxes, warning tax evaders of strict legal consequences.
Burundi’s President Defends Presidential Oversight of Central Bank Amid Economic Crisis
President Ndayishimiye attributes economic troubles to mismanagement, defends control of the central bank while critics call for independence.
Massive Deficit Sparks Alarm Over Burundi’s Economic Stability
Burundi’s fiscal crisis deepens with a massive deficit linked to corruption and fraud, sparking demands for urgent reforms and international re-engagement.
