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Politics

Burundi to Expel Illegal Occupants from State-Owned Houses Amid Soaring Rental Costs

The government moves to reclaim public houses as revelations expose a widening gap between rental expenses and public property revenues.

Good governance

OLUCOME Calls for Inclusive and Truth-Based Dialogue to Resolve Burundi’s Deep-Rooted Crisis

“Those in power must accept open discussions,” said Gabriel Rufyiri, warning that only truth and goodwill can restore trust and stability in the...

Society

OLUCOME Criticizes Burundi’s Ongoing Administrative Reforms as “Poorly Planned”

Everything we do is rarely studied or well prepared beforehand; we keep jumping into new things without proper planning, says Gabriel Rufyiri.

Politics

OLUCOME Demands Compensation for Losses From Widespread Power Cuts in Burundi

Watchdog says blackouts have caused heavy losses to health services, businesses, and households, and calls on state to offer reparations.

Election 2025

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.

Good governance

OLUCOME Concerned Over Delay in Forming New Government

Six ministers left their posts for Parliament, leaving permanent secretaries struggling to manage key state functions

Environment

Bujumbura Losing Green Spaces to Illegal Construction, Experts Warn

Illegal construction, corruption, and weak enforcement are threatening Bujumbura’s public spaces and biodiversity.

Education

Rising Reports of Violence at Burundi University Spark Calls for Government Action

Local watchdog OLUCOME presses government to address student safety following reports of politically motivated campus attacks.

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