Africa
Burundi
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Index 2023
114/ 180
Score : 52.14
Political indicator
109
51.50
Economic indicator
75
48.82
Legislative indicator
116
55.41
Social indicator
131
52.12
Security indicator
118
52.84
Index 2022
107/ 180
Score : 55.74
Political indicator
114
50.03
Economic indicator
80
44.67
Legislative indicator
113
59.55
Social indicator
139
52.78
Security indicator
77
71.66

Though the new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has sent a few positive signals, the environment continues to be very hostile for journalists. A female journalist was sentenced to ten years in prison for false accusations.