Burundi, Rwanda urged to quell tensions peacefully
Burundi and Rwanda have been urged to resolve their differences peacefully.
Congo’s M23 rebels ask for dialogue after states declare ceasefire
Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group on Friday said it wants to talk directly with the
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 launches COVID-19 vaccination drive
Burundi has rolled out its first COVID-19 vaccines, months after most African countries, the latest
UK adds UAE, Burundi and Rwanda to travel ban list, flights cancelled
Britain is adding the United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda to its coronavirus travel ban list
Former Burundi President Buyoya passes on
Former President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya is dead. Multiple sources from inside the country indicate
Burundian President Ndayishimiye says country now safe
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says his country is now safe and that its citizens have
At least 15 dead as rebels attack southern Burundi
At least 15 people were killed when gunmen attacked an area in southern Burundi, three local
Burundi arrests local administrators for robbing residents
Police in Burundi have arrested 12 people, including local administrators, on charges of robbing
In break with predecessor, Burundi’s president vows to tackle coronavirus
Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has promised steps to combat the spread of COVID-19,
Burundi’s new cabinet includes officials under Western sanctions over rights abuses
New Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye unveiled a 15-member cabinet including two ministers who
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
Crowds begin to gather for inauguration of Burundi’s new President
Crowds began to gather in the central Burundi province of Gitega on Thursday for the inauguration of
Burundi’s President-Elect to take power immediately, court rules
Burundi’s constitutional court has agreed that President-Elect, Evariste Ndayishimiye, should be
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 outgoing president Pierre Nkurunziza dies
Burundi’s outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza has died, the government of the central African
Burundi’s Constitutional Court affirms ruling party candidate’s presidential victory
Burundi’s Constitutional Court has said last month’s elections were flawless and upheld the victory
Burundi’s ruling party wins presidential election
Burundi’s ruling party candidate and retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye has won the presidential