Hundreds of demonstrators erected barricades and set tires alight in Bujumbura on Monday, protesting at the decision of President Pierre Nkurunziza to stand for a third term. Six ... Read more »
The UN says thousands of refugees have crossed into Rwanda amid fears of violence before elections scheduled for June. Read more »
Those charged were arrested during clashes calling for the President Pierre Nkurunziza not to seek re-election. Read more »
The against another term for President Pierre Nkurunziza has intensified following the announcement that he will contest again. Read more »
Agathon Rwasa, leader of the largest opposition party, says the government is determined to eliminate those who oppose a third term for President Pierre Nkurunziza, while the ... Read more »
The case challenges the alleged failure by Uganda, Kenya and Burundi to make declarations in acceptance of the competence of the Arusha-based African Court. Read more »
Political players are finding their space increasingly narrowed by new laws. Read more »
The government has announced that it will grant citizenship to at least 200,000 refugees from Burundi who are residing in the country. Read more »
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda is ready and willing to work with Burundi or the region to help investigate why bodies surfaced on the Burundi side of Lake Rweru, which is on ... Read more »
Burundian women have taken up playing traditional drums, although some men regard the phenomenon as a positive step towards gender equality, for others it is an insult to the ... Read more »
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