Opposition
Patriotism Day Exposes Divisions Among Burundi’s Political and Civil Society Leaders
Opposition parties and civil society groups challenge official narratives on patriotism, while President Évariste Ndayishimiye calls for greater accountability among public officials as...
Agathon Rwasa Accuses Burundi Government of Using Judiciary to Sideline Opposition
The veteran opposition politician alleges that stalled court proceedings involving the party he once led amount to a denial of justice and an...
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...
Burundi Opposition Says Pre-Election Dialogue Fell Short of Expectations
The responses provided during our discussions were not satisfactory in addressing our concerns,” five opposition parties said in a statement after their meeting...
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.
