Tag: President Pierre Nkurunziza
Burundi’s president will not seek re-election
President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2020, Radio France International reported on…
Burundi’s ruling party anoints president Nkurunziza ‘supreme eternal leader’
Burundi’s ruling party on Monday anointed President Pierre Nkurunziza their “supreme eternal leader’’ whose decisions may not be opposed.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 charges 65 protesters with rebellion
Burundi has charged 65 protestors with rebellion after they were arrested during clashes with police while calling for the president…