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Burundi Faces Calls for Mandatory Market Insurance After Wave of Devastating Fires

Insurers say a lack of insurance culture leaves businesses exposed, while civil society calls for mandatory coverage and improved disaster preparedness.

ByJuly 14, 2026

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