Governance

Economy

Burundi : a local organization calls for the resignation of the government

The Observatory for the fight against corruption and economic embezzlement, OLUCOME, called on the Burundian government on Tuesday to “make a courageous decision” and “resign” because it is unable to

Governance

Fuel crisis : Burundians subjected to fanciful conditions

Burundians continue to face consequences of the fuel crisis that has been shaking this country for almost 47 months. Authorities of the small East African nation, who no longer have

Politic

Bubanza : residents forced to go and welcome the peace torch, schools and businesses closed

Businesses, schools, administration, residents… Everyone was forced to go and welcome the peace torch on Tuesday in the district of Bubanza. It is in the province of Bubanza (western Burundi).

Economy

Fuel crisis : civil servants and private sector employees unable to travel to different provinces

The fuel shortage that has lasted almost 47 months is a major problem for Burundians. Civil servants and private sector employees who have to travel from the commercial capital Bujumbura

Governance

Burundi : nationals of the 21 COMESA countries exempted from short-stay visa

The announcement was made in Bujumbura, the commercial city of Burundi on October 31 by Burundian President, Évariste Ndayishimiye. It was during the 23rd summit of heads of state and

Security

Muyinga : a man killed by a policewoman

The crime occurred on Wednesday at nightfall, in the locality of Gatongati. It is in the Rugari zone, in the district and province of Muyinga (northeast Burundi). Residents attacked the

Governance

Cibitoke : for having legalized the marriage of a man dressed as a karateka, an administration official was arrested

The councilor in charge of administration and social affairs of the Rugombo district, in Cibitoke province (northwest Burundi) is imprisoned in the cell of the provincial police station for having

Governance

Kayanza: even the paths are closed to prevent the border population from going to Rwanda

Residents including first and foremost all farmers of the Kabarore commune in Kayanza province (northern Burundi), ask the administration authorities to reopen the paths that were closed. The farmers say

Governance

Gitega: cheating in granting the national identity card as 2025 elections approach

During a meeting to prepare the establishment of members of the independent communal electoral commissions (CECI) held Thursday in the political capital Gitega, Monseigneur Évariste Nijimbere, bishop of the Anglican

Governance

Bujumbura: President Neva wants to transform all civil servants into street cleaners

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye announced Saturday that he intends to transform all civil servants into street cleaners with the exception of doctors and judges starting next week. He said he