Fuel shortage
Opposition, Civil Society Give Mixed-to-Negative Assessment as Ndayishimiye Marks Six Years in Power
Six years after taking office, Ndayishimiye's presidency is viewed by supporters as a period of reform and by critics as one marked by...
OLUCOME Urges Parliament to Push for Fuel Market Liberalization Amid Ongoing Shortages
Fuel shortages in Burundi have persisted for nearly five years, disrupting transport, trade, and daily life across the country.
PARCEM Urges Action on Challenges Highlighted by Burundi Parliament
The call follows a parliamentary report that painted a troubling picture of challenges facing citizens, including limited access to healthcare, clean water and...
Burundi Marks Labor Day Amid Rising Economic Strain and Worker Discontent
Unions, opposition parties, and civil society warn that rising prices, fuel shortages, and stagnant wages are deepening hardship, as the government defends its...
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.
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.
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.
