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Election 2025

Burundi Bwa Bose Coalition Warns of Economic Collapse, Slams Government Inaction

The opposition coalition says that without urgent action to address the ongoing economic crisis, Burundi risks defaulting on its debt and facing a...

Society

Street Children Crisis Escalates in Bujumbura Amid Worsening Poverty

Poverty and lack of access to education are fueling a surge in street children and school dropouts in Bujumbura, as rights groups sound...

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