The election observer mission in Burundi was called off, apparently because of the crackdown on the opposition and the media. Read more »
Over 110,000 Burundians have fled their country amid protests and an attempted coup d'etat. Of the thousands who have fled in recent weeks, more than half have ... Read more »
Members of opposition and critics of the goverment have suspended talks with President Pierre Nkurunziza after one of their leaders - Zedi Feruzi - was gunned down outside his ... Read more »
The UN has rushed relief supplies to Tanzania's north-western border with Burundi, in response to a devastating cholera outbreak. Read more »
President Pierre Nkurunziza has signed a decree delaying parliamentary and local council elections by one week. Read more »
One of the "key risks" named by analysts - refugee outflows - is becoming a reality, with more than 100 000 people fleeing the ongoing violence after a coup attempt failed. The bid ... Read more »
Loyalist troops have arrested at least three generals over their role in a failed coup, while authorities say Major General Godefroid Niyombare, who led the attempted putsch, is ... Read more »
East African leaders want the elections postpone for a period not beyond the mandate of the current government. Read more »
The delegation will meet with Burundian authorities and other stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organisations and religious leaders. In another diplomatic ... Read more »
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