Fuel crisis
PARCEM Slams Government Over Threat to Nationalize Gas Stations
Seizing private fuel stations could undermine Burundi’s business climate and deter foreign investors, the group warns.
Calls for Economic Reforms Intensify as Fuel Crisis Deepens Burundi’s Inflation Woes
Economists warn that fuel and and foreign currency shortages are pushing Burundi toward deeper economic instability.
Burundi: Power Outages Plunge Major Cities into Darkness, Paralyzing Businesses and Services
Prolonged electricity cuts linked to infrastructure upgrades leave thousands of Burundians struggling as businesses shut down and public services stall.
New Government Faces Mounting Pressure to Resolve Burundi’s Economic Crisis
Economists and civil society urge PM Nestor Ntahontuye’s new cabinet to take decisive steps to reverse economic decline and rebuild public trust.
Burundi Transport Operators Halt Services in Protest Over Heavy Fines Amid Fuel Shortage
Drivers say government-enforced ticket prices don’t match soaring fuel costs, forcing a nationwide service suspension that leaves passengers stranded.
OLUCOME Calls for Independent Probe Into Burundi’s Deepening Fuel Crisis
Local anti-corruption group blames poor governance and lack of transparency for deepening fuel crisis affecting all sectors of the country's life.
Opposition Parties Say Fuel Shortages Are Crippling Their Campaigns
Despite government promises to ensure equal access to fuel during the campaign period, opposition leaders say the ongoing fuel crisis is preventing them...
Burundi Opposition Slams Prime Minister Over Governance Failures, Demands Accountability
Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca denies sole responsibility as opposition coalition accuses him of failing to lead.
