Press Freedom
Sandra Muhoza Sentenced to Four Years in Prison in Treason-Related Case
Press freedom advocates condemn the ruling, citing due process concerns and an attack on journalism.
AIJC 2025: African Journalists Meet to Strengthen Ethics, Courage, and Investigative Reporting
Africa’s investigative journalists gather in Johannesburg to renew their commitment to accountability and ethical reporting amid censorship, intimidation, and shrinking freedoms.
UN Expert Warns of Entrenched Human Rights Violations in Burundi Decade After 2015 Crisis
Despite claims of peace and political progress from Burundian officials, the UN warns of a closed civic space, manipulated elections, and systemic rights...
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.
Burundi Slides in Global Press Freedom Index Amid Rising Repression of Journalists
RSF slams government repression, media control, and unchecked violence against journalists as the world marks Press Freedom Day
Burundian Journalist Brutally Assaulted by University Student Representatives While on Assignment
Student leaders at Burundi’s top university allegedly arrested, assaulted, and silenced a journalist covering student hardships on Mutanga campus, sparking outrage among media...
Burundian Stakeholders Push for Closer Media–Government Ties to Strengthen Information Credibility
With the electoral period fast approaching, calls grow for reliable information flow between state institutions and the media.
CNC Suspends Yaga Burundi Over Alleged Legal Irregularities
The collective of Burundian bloggers faces suspension as authorities question its legal standing, sparking concerns over press freedom in the country.
