Burundi Preparations for 2025 elections continued amid further efforts to sideline opposition; concerns rose over condition of Burundian refugees in Tanzania.

The article details ongoing preparations for Burundi's 2025 elections. Topics include skepticism surrounding the electoral process, particularly regarding underrepresentation and the short timeframe for appointing independent commissioners; state-sponsored harassment of the opposition, with reports of abductions and violence; and the deteriorating conditions for Burundian refugees in Tanzania, highlighted by reports of detention and assaults.