By Avit Ndayiziga Summary of the article –Burundi’s three-year fuel crisis has crippled daily life, causing soaring prices, economic losses, and widespread hardship. –President Ndayishimiye blamed depleted foreign currency reserves and corruption but offered no solutions, while critics point to poor governance and mismanagement. –Smuggling and illicit trade have become survival tactics. However, activists argue…
By Avit Ndayiziga From rural areas to small and big cities, Burundi leaves behind 88 percent of its population which is approximately 12 million, without hydropower or solar energy. The remaining 12 percent who seem to have access to it, experience repetitive power outages hindering their daily energy-dependent activities such as welding, hairdressing, industrial activities,…
BY Avit Ndayiziga As the fuel shortage crisis in Burundi persists, top officials are at odds over its root causes. Is the lack of foreign currency truly to blame, or is corruption and the devil at play? Could sabotage be a factor? The looming question remains: will SOPEBU be the solution to this pressing issue?…
