Politics
Catholic Bishops Voice Concern Over Worsening Economic and Social Conditions in Burundi
Bishops cite fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, rising living costs, and shortages of essential goods as key challenges facing the country.
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 Faces Mounting Pressure Over Prison Overcrowding and Arbitrary Detentions
Lawmakers, activists and opposition leaders accuse the justice system of fueling arbitrary detentions and ignoring presidential pardons, leaving prisons operating at up to...
Burundi Prepares for Historic Turn at the Helm of AU
"This is a moment to act, not just to talk,” says Burundi’s top diplomat as the country readies to assume the African Union...
PARCEM Flags Economic and Governance Challenges Ahead of CNDD-FDD Congress
Winning elections or holding office does not mean owning the country; it means serving its people with action and accountability,” warns PARCEM leader...
Thousands Flee DRC as Burundi and Rwanda Trade Blame Over Cross-Border Violence
Burundi accuses Rwanda of driving rebel attacks in eastern DRC, while Kigali denies the allegations and says Burundian and Congolese troops are responsible...
Burundi’s CNIDH Pushes Back Against UN Human Rights Report
The chairman of Burundi’s National Independent Human Rights Commission (CNIDH), Martin Blaise Nyaboho, has dismissed recent reports by the United Nations Special Rapporteur...
Burundi Votes for Neighbourhood Leaders in Final Phase of 2025 Elections
Hill council vote brings an end to this year’s electoral process as the country looks ahead to the next presidential election in 2027.
