Opposition
Five Burundi Opposition Parties Boycott CENI Meetings Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election
UPRONA, FRODEBU, CNL, CDP and CODEBU say electoral commission is unfit to manage the 2027 presidential vote, citing unresolved disputes from the 2025...
Burundi Opposition Decries Sharp Increase in Presidential Election Deposit
With the country's political landscape increasingly dominated by a single party, the new deposit requirement adds to concerns about shrinking space for opposition...
Burundi’s CNL Slams One-Party Dominance as It Celebrates 7th Anniversary
Opposition party says Burundi faces de facto one-party rule after disputed 2025 polls, calls for reforms ahead of 2027 election.
UPRONA Expresses Surprise Over Reduction of Ministries in New Government
Government defends merging of ministries as a strategic move to improve efficiency and strengthen institutional cooperation.
Sahwanya FRODEBU Party Suspends Former Vice President Over Armed Resistance Remarks
Suspension follows Brussels speech in which Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira urged regime change by force, defying party principles.
Outgoing Pro-Rwasa MPs Warn of Deepening Crisis Ahead of 2025 Elections
“If even MPs are unsafe, what about ordinary citizens?”: Departing pro-Rwasa lawmakers sound alarm over political violence, repression, and failed reforms.
Burundian Opposition Raises Concerns Over Missing Voter Cards Ahead of June 5 Elections
Confusion and alleged interference mar voter card distribution, opposition and civil society warn.
Opposition Parties Decry Continued Political Intolerance Ahead of Burundi’s Dual Elections
As the campaign season nears its end, opposition voices grow louder over harassment, threats, and disrupted rallies across the country.
