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
SA ranked 105th happiest country
South Africa has been ranked 105th on the World Happiness Report of 2018. The report, prepared by
Burundians forced to sign up to vote in referendum, opposition says
Burundians are being forced to sign up to vote in a May referendum on extending presidential term
Burundi government cancels Belgian week
The government of Burundi on Friday cancelled “Belgian Week 2017” which was to take place in the
DR Congo opens inquiry into killing of dozens of Burundian refugees
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Sunday that it had opened an inquiry after soldiers fired on
At least 30 Burundian refugees die in clashes with Congolese forces
At least 30 Burundian refugees have been killed in clashes with Congolese security forces over plans
Burundi and HCR sign repatriation agreement
Nearly 12,000 Burundian refugees based in three camps in Tanzania, who are willing to return to
Kenyans want leaders to emulate Mandela
Kenyans from all walks of life want their leaders to emulate former South African President Nelson
Grenade attack kills eight in Burundi village, police say
A grenade attack killed eight people and wounded 50 others in a village in Burundi’s northern
Burundi authorities purging army on ethnic lines – rights group
Burundian authorities have intensified an ethnically-driven purge of the army this year, risking
Burundi receives support from EAC heads of state
The East African Community (EAC) heads of state who participated in the 18th EAC summit this weekend
SADC to decide on inclusion of Burundi, Comoros
The 15 member Southern African Development Community (SADC) bloc is expected to make a decision
Burundi’s SADC application to be deliberated
Burundi’s application for SADC membership together with that of the Comoros has been submitted to
Several thousand protest in Burundi against fourth Arusha rendezvous
Six civil society organisations believed to be close to the Burundi government regime organised
Dlamini- Zuma to step down as AU Chairperson
Dr Nkosozana Dlamini-Zuma is stepping down as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, after
Burundi risks suspension from Great Lakes Peace and Security Committee
Burundi has been warned by The Great Lakes Committee on Peace and Security that it risks suspension
Deadly violence flares up in the Great Lakes region
Over the weekend news broke of the killing of the Environment minister in Burundi Emmanuel Niyonkuru
Burundi Environment Minister shot dead
Burundi’s Environment Minister was shot dead in the capital Bujumbura early Sunday, the first
Burundian President issues ultimatum to AU and EU over unpaid salaries
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza says Burundian troops, who are in the African peace keeping