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Évariste Ndayishimiye refines his election strategy for 2027

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Évariste Ndayishimiye with AU observers during legislative elections in Gitega on 5 June 2025.
Évariste Ndayishimiye with AU observers during legislative elections in Gitega on 5 June 2025. © Tchandrou Nitanga/AFP

Electoral officials have recently doubled the amount presidential candidates must pay to run for office, discouraging opposition figures from joining the race. While the incumbent is expected to glide easily to reelection, he is keen to ensure at least a handful of challengers take part.

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