Tag: Burundi
Gunman assassinates Burundi’s environment minister
An unknown gunman has killed environment minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru in the conflict-ridden East African nation of Burundi, a police spokesman…
Former Burundi minister Hafsa Mossi killed
Former Burundi minister for East African Community (EAC) affairs Hafsa Mossi has been shot dead by unknown gunmen outside her…
Amuneke picks Osimhen, Nwakali, others for Burundi tie
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke on Tuesday underlined his faith in players of his 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup team by naming…
Buhari advocates dialogue in resolving Burundi’s political crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the people and Government of Burundi to explore dialogue in resolving the current political…
Buhari seeks dialogue to resolve Burundi crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday urged the people and Government of Burundi to explore dialogue in resolving the current political differences…
100 protesters freed in Burundi
No fewer than 100 Burundian protesters who opposed President Pierre Nkurunziza during months of violence have been released from prison,…
Rwandan President warns of genocide in neighbouring Burundi
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has implored neighbouring Burundi to avoid the ethnic violence that ended in genocide in his country…
Gunmen kill seven in Burundi capital bar attack
Gunmen have shot dead at least seven people in an attack on a bar in an opposition neighbourhood in the…
Nigeria will strive to achieve peace in Burundi, Africa – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital that all efforts to achieve political stability and maintain peace…
Third Term: Obama ejects Burundi from Africa trade pact
President Barack Obama announced Friday that Burundi will be ejected from a pact offering African nations much-desired US market access,…
Opposition activist shot dead in Burundi
A Burundian opposition activist, Pontien Barutwanayo, was on Sunday shot dead in the east of Bujumbura. A witness said on…
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a predicted but controversial third consecutive term in office, according to official election results…
East African leaders call on Burundi to postpone presidential poll
Burundi should postpone its July 15 presidential elections until July 30 because of continuing protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid…
AU will not act as observer in Burundi’s elections
The African Union announced it would not act as an observer in Monday’s parliamentary polls in Burundi, saying the conditions…
Place your country above self, Buhari tells South Sudan, Burundi leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday urged African leaders to place the interests of their countries above narrow personal interests. He…