2026-2027: An ambitious budget built on fragile foundations
As Burundi unveils a record-breaking 2026–2027 budget, government officials speak of recovery, investment and growth. Critics see something else: optimistic projections, weakening…
Year: 2026
Burundi faces dispute over planned reburial of President Melchior Ndadaye
More than three decades after his assassination, the memory of Melchior Ndadaye remains politically charged. A proposal to transfer the late president's…
Burundi’s UPRONA weighs whether to contest next presidential election
Burundi's oldest political party is not yet certain it wants to run for president. Meeting in Bujumbura on Saturday, UPRONA's leadership postponed…
Burundi unveils plans to expand social protection for vulnerable households
As many Burundians continue to struggle with poverty, the government is promising a broader social safety net for the country's most vulnerable…
Faced with the return of Ebola, the AU seeks a coordinated response
The return of Ebola has become an early test for the African Union's leadership, prompting renewed calls for continental coordination amid mounting…
Malaria cases fall for a third straight year as bed-net coverage widens
A sustained campaign is finally bending the curve on the country’s most persistent public-health challenge.
Burundi bets on hydropower to ease chronic electricity shortages
Burundi has inaugurated the Mulembwe hydroelectric plant, a 17-megawatt facility expected to strengthen the country's energy capacity and support future economic growth.
Central Bank urges former Sama Money clients to claim their funds
Her decision, unprecedented for an elected official here, has opened a national conversation about work, family and power.
Burundi modernises online gambling oversight as tax revenues surge
In Burundi, authorities say a new monitoring platform has delivered greater visibility over betting activity while contributing to a sharp increase in…
Burundi’s food insecurity remains a growing concern despite Government ambitions
For many Burundians, the challenge is no longer simply producing food, but getting it to market. As fuel shortages, foreign currency constraints…