OLUCOME
Burundi Remains Among World’s Most Corrupt Nations Despite Renewed Anti-Graft Pledges
Corruption continues to cripple the country's public services and economy, watchdog warns, despite government pledges.
Rising Rents in Bujumbura Spark Calls for Government Action
Families in Burundi's economic capital struggle to afford homes as property owners raise rents unchecked, fueling a housing crisis amid rising living costs,
Burundi’s Economic Impasse Threatens Vision 2040–2060, OLUCOME Warns
Persistent inflation, political instability, rising public debt, and shortages of essential goods threaten the country's long-term development plans, according to the anti-corruption watchdog.
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...
Money Laundering Threatens Economic Stability, Civil Society Groups Warn
PARCEM and OLUCOME cite illicit enrichment, cash hoarding, and capital flight as key factors weakening Burundi’s economy.
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.
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...
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.
