Governance
Burundi Government Pledges Sharp Reduction in Corruption by 2030
A cabinet-endorsed anti-corruption strategy aims to guide all stakeholders amid growing scrutiny over widespread corruption and calls from civil society for action beyond...
Burundi Losing BIF 1.6 Trillion Annually Due to Tax Machine Non-Compliance, Says Finance Minister
Despite distributing thousands of billing machines, the government warns most businesses still underreport sales or avoid invoicing altogether.
Five Years On, Questions Persist Over Patriotism in Burundi
Critics say political disagreements are often mistaken for a lack of patriotism, complicating national unity as Burundi marks five years of Patriotism Day.
Interior Minister Pushes Back Against Criticism Over State Resource Use in Campaigns
With election campaigns underway, officials face backlash for using state resources — a move the Interior Minister insists is lawful and justified.
Public Workers’ Discontent Casts Shadow Over Burundi’s Labor Day Celebrations
Labor Day in Burundi sparks a clash of perspectives, with workers and civil groups decrying corruption and economic hardship, while the president calls...
Local NGO PARCEM Calls for Governance Reforms to Drive Sustainable Development
PARCEM urges bold governance reforms and anti-corruption measures to attract foreign investment and drive Burundi’s sustainable development vision.
