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Politics

PARCEM Warns of Rising Impunity and Exclusion Following Ruling Party’s Sweeping Electoral Victory

“With no room left for the opposition, there’s a real risk of legendary exclusion,” says Faustin Ndikumana, chairperson of PARCEM, as the ruling...

Media

Press Restrictions Spark Transparency Fears as Burundians Head to the Polls

Civil society group PARCEM warns that limiting media access could jeopardize electoral transparency ahead of Thursday’s vote for parliamentarians and local councils.

Good governance

Burundi Faces Rising Pressure to Reform Tax Exemption Policies

Massive tax exonerations are fueling inflation and hurting small businesses, warns PARCEM.

Economy

PARCEM Calls for Fuel Import Liberalization as Shortage Worsens in Burundi

"People are exhausted and deeply stressed," says PARCEM, calling for a national consultation to unite stakeholders in addressing Burundi’s fuel crisis and finding...

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