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Economy

PARCEM Presses Government for Transparency Over Mineral Revenues

“There is a need to verify how the minerals were evaluated, the market price, and how the company which exported them to China...

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.

Politics

Burundian Finance Minister Joins President in Attacks on PARCEM Leader

Minister Alain Ndikumana accuses Faustin Ndikumana of seeking “attention” and online “views” with his repeated critiques of government economic policies.

Politics

PARCEM Slams Government Over Threat to Nationalize Gas Stations

Seizing private fuel stations could undermine Burundi’s business climate and deter foreign investors, the group warns.

Trade

Civil Society Criticizes “Trial-and-Error” Approach in Burundi’s Mining Sector Following First Mineral Exports

The country's mining sector still lacks vision, transparency, and professionalism, according to PARCEM.

Education

Burundi’s Education in Crisis: Civil Society Group Warns of Systemic Collapse

Favoritism, political influence and anti-learning rhetoric threaten to derail Burundi’s education system, PARCEM says

Agriculture

PARCEM Chief Clashes with Prime Minister over Civil Society’s Role in Development

Work is divided, and nobody can force me to farm,” says Faustin Ndikumana.

Good governance

PARCEM Renews Call for Government to Address Ongoing Economic Crisis

“We want tangible change in the economy, governance, and human rights,” says Faustin Ndikumana

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