Burundi anti-corruption committee criticised over lack of independence
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Breakingburundi
Burundian civil society organisations are challenging the independence of a committee overseeing the national anti-corruption strategy because it includes several officials responsible for implementing it. PARCEM is also calling for publication of the strategy document, while its director Faustin Ndikumana warns of a risk of self-assessment, Breakingburundi reports.
Burundian civil society organisations are challenging the independence and effectiveness of the committee responsible for overseeing the national strategy against corruption and economic misconduct, Breakingburundi reports. They believe its composition creates conflicts of interest because it includes President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the prime minister, several ministers and the prosecutor general.
The organisations criticise these officials for taking part in implementing the policies they must also oversee. The national strategy against corruption, launched by Évariste Ndayishimiye, was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 7 January 2026.
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