Ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power

Voters in Burundi are heading to the polls amid soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and allegations of political repression, with the governing CNDD-FDD party seeking to maintain its power after two decades. President Évariste Ndayishimiye is secure in his role until 2027, while opposition parties face harassment from the ruling party’s youth league, the Imbonerakure. Despite the economic struggles, including a severe decline in foreign currency reserves and low average income, the CNDD-FDD argues that it has improved living standards since its rise to power.

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