Governance
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...
PARCEM Director Alleges Plot to Frame Him, Calls for Release of Detained Workers
“I have never owned, do not own, and will never own firearms. My struggle has always been for good governance, respect for the...
Burundian MPs Slam SOSUMO for Poor Governance and Shortfalls in Production
A recent audit reveals recruitment irregularities, declining production, and governance failures at the country's sole sugar producer, prompting calls for major reforms.
FRODEBU Warns of Democratic Decline 33 Years After Historic 1993 Victory
“Democracy has declined dramatically since the CNDD-FDD came to power,” FRODEBU spokesperson Sylvestre Bikorindagara told local media, accusing the ruling party of weakening...
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...
Civil Society Challenges Government Ban on Phones at Work
The controversial decision was announced by President Évariste Ndayishimiye after a CNDD-FDD congress in Gitega, where he was named the party’s candidate for...
Burundi Standards Agency Denies Corruption Allegations Amid Health Concerns Over Local Drinks
The denial follows accusations by lawmakers and rising concern among residents over the health and social impact of unregulated local alcohol.
Burundi’s Land Title Reform Faces Backlash Over Tight Deadline and System Failures
Critics warn the move could lead to loss of property rights amid longstanding issues of fraud, missing documents, and administrative delays.
