Tag: Burundi
UN envoy quits role as mediator in Burundi crisis talks
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – The United Nations special envoy to the Great Lakes region has quit his role facilitating talks between…
Elections must hold in August, Burundi opposition leader says
Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa said it was essential to have an elected government in place by Aug. 26, when…
Explosion rocks Burundi as defiant protesters continue
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – An explosion shook the centre of the Burundi capital on Friday but no one was injured, a…
US condemns killing of Burundi’s opposition leader, urges peace
The United States on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of the leader of Burundi’s opposition party, Union for Peace and…
UN, EU urge dialogue in Burundi after killing of prominent politician
The United Nations and the European Union, have cautioned Burundi’s government and its opponents not to allow violence derail the…
Three Reasons The Burundi Coup Plot Failed Miserably
By Onyedimmakachukwu Despite riding on popular local support and a silent acquiescence of the international community, the Major General Niyombare-led…
International summit tells Nkurunziza to postpone Burundi polls
An international summit for Africa’s Great Lakes Region, has called on President Pierre Nkurunziza to postpone legislative, local government and…
AU urges dialogue, consensus in Burundi
The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed the imperative and urgency of dialogue and consensus in crisis-hit Burundi. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson…
18 suspects in court over failed Burundi coup
Burundi took 18 people suspected of involvement in a failed coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza to the high court, relatives…
Burundi arrest 3 Generals behind coup bid
Burundi says it has arrested three generals for their role in an attempted coup but the leader of the bid…
Burundi general announces overthrow of president, Nkurunziza
A top Burundian general on Wednesday announced the overthrow of President Pierre Nkurunziza, following weeks of violent protests against the…
Burundi forces begin clearing protester barricades
Bujumbura (Burundi) (AFP) – Burundi’s security forces began clearing barricades in the capital Bujumbura on Sunday after the government ordered…
Protest as Burundi president seeks controversial third term
Burundi’s president was Saturday declared as candidate for a controversial third term in office, his ruling party announced, despite mounting…
Burundi opposition leader sentenced for five years for bribery
A top Burundi opposition leader has been sentenced to five years in jail for bribery following a sex scandal he…
Gunmen kill three Burundi ruling party activists
Gunmen dressed in military fatigues burst into a bar and shot dead three ruling party activists before torching the local…