United States lifts 2015 sanctions on four Burundians
The United States is lifting restrictions on four Burundians whom it had sanctioned in 2015 over
Burundi’s incoming president vows to unite nation isolated over rights abuses
Burundi’s incoming president Evariste Ndayishimiye was sworn in on Thursday after the sudden death
Burundi begins official mourning for President Nkurunziza
Burundi began an official period of mourning for President Pierre Nkurunziza on Wednesday, a day
Ramaphosa expresses sadness over untimely passing of Nkurunziza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Burundian President Pierre
It is unclear if Burundi’s Nkurunziza had other underlying medical conditions
It is unclear if Burundi’s outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza, who unexpectedly died on Monday,
Burundi’s ruling party wins presidential election
Burundi’s ruling party candidate and retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye has won the presidential
Burundi ruling party picks Ndayishimiye to contest presidential vote
Burundi’s ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, picked its secretary general, Evariste Ndayishimiye, as its
Burundi lawmakers to make president “Supreme Guide” ahead of elections
Burundi is drawing up legislation ahead of May elections to give President Pierre Nkurunziza the
Burundi ruling party militia forcing citizens to fund 2020 vote: rights group
Burundi’s ruling party youth league is forcing citizens to donate money to fund 2020’s election,
What limits? How African leaders cling to power for decades
Guinea erupted in protest this week over proposals to draft a new constitution that could allow
UN warns of Burundi atrocities as “divine” ruler eyes 2020 election
Burundi is at risk of a new wave of atrocities as it approaches a 2020 election with an unresolved
Burundi court seizes assets of opposition figures
Burundi’s chief justice has ordered the seizure of property belonging to jailed army officers and
Burundi authorities detain schoolgirls accused of scribbling over president’s picture
Burundian authorities have charged three schoolgirls accused of defacing a picture of President
Burundi forces United Nations to shut human rights office
Burundi has forced the United Nations to shut its local human rights office after 23 years, UN High
Burundi under fire at UN for expelling human rights team
Burundi’s ambassador struggles to explain to UN Human Rights Council why the country threw out UN
UN inquiry says Burundi still committing crimes against humanity
More crimes against humanity were committed in Burundi in 2017 and 2018, whipped up by rhetoric from
UN pushes Burundi to reach deal on 2020 elections
The UN Security Council on Wednesday criticised slow progress in talks between Burundi’s government
“Burundi referendum will proceed smoothly”
Burundi’s Ambassador to South Africa Isaie Ntirizoshira has assured the international community that
Burundi kicks off campaign for controversial referendum
Burundi on Tuesday launched the official campaign for a referendum on constitutional change that
Burundi’s Nkurunziza’s bid to stay in power could prove problematic
Burundi will hold a referendum on May 17 on changes to the constitution which could allow incumbent