Burundi:   President's Pool of Support Shrinks

IPS, 14 May 2015

The days of African presidents rewriting the constitution to crown themselves Presidents for Life may be coming to a close but Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza appears to have… Read more »

Africa:   The AU Reiterates the Need for Dialogue and Consensus in Burundi

African Union, 13 May 2015

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, continues to follow closely the developments in Burundi, which have the potential to… Read more »

Burundi:   Top Burundi General Announces Overthrow of President

Independent (Kampala), 13 May 2015

A top Burundian general on Wednesday announced the overthrow of President Pierre Nkurunziza, following weeks of violent protests against the president's bid to stand for a third… Read more »

Burundi:   Reinforcements for Putschists On the Move to Bujumbura

Focus, 14 May 2015

The Rwanda Focus sources in the Burundi capital Bujumbura have reported that troops from Camp Mwaro, are now moving to Bujumbura with heavy reinforcement in support of the coup.… Read more »

East Africa:   East African Leaders Condemn Situation in Burundi

New Times, 14 May 2015

Presidents of the East African Community partner states have condemned the situation in Burundi. Meeting at the 13th East African Community Extra Ordinary Summit in Dar es Salaam,… Read more »

Burundi:   Coup Won't Help Burundi

Daily News, 14 May 2015

THE ongoing Burundi political crisis is yet another sad chapter in the country's turbulent history after years of coups and civil strife. Read more »

Burundi:   Burundi Leader Calls for Calm After Coup Attempt

News24Wire, 14 May 2015

Burundi's president called for calm on Thursday, after heavy clashes erupted between government supporters and followers of military coup leader Godefroid Niyombare in the capital,… Read more »

Burundi:   Heavy Fighting Breaks Out in Bujumbura

DW, 14 May 2015

Burundi's president, the target of an attempted coup, has appealed for calm from a secret location in Tanzania. There has been heavy fighting between rival troops in Burundi's… Read more »

Burundi:   Unanswered Questions on Coup Bid

Atlantic Council, 13 May 2015

Embattled Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza was in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania today for talks with the East African Community (EAC) about the political crisis in his country. Read more »

Burundi:   Conflicting Coup Positions Emerge

DW, 14 May 2015

A group led by a former general has claimed a coup in Burundi. However, the head of the country's armed forces has said President Nkurunziza is still in control, despite being out… Read more »

Burundi:   U.S. Calls for Immediate End to Violence

State Department, 13 May 2015

Press Statement by Marie Harf, Deputy State Department Spokesperson: Read more »

East Africa:   Region's Leaders Condemn Coup, Call Off Summit

SAnews.gov.za, 14 May 2015

The Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday condemned the attempted coup in Burundi and called for the return to constitutional order. Read more »

Burundi:   Coup General Closes Airport As President Flies Home

DW, 13 May 2015

A top Burundian general who claimed to have dismissed President Pierre Nkurunziza has ordered the closure of the capital's main airport. The order came as the president tried to… Read more »

Burundi:   Who Is Burundi's Coup-Maker?

IRIN, 13 May 2015

Major-General Godefroid Niyombare on Wednesday announced the ouster of President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi over his controversial bid to run for a third term in office. The… Read more »

Burundi:   Coup Was Foiled, Says Presidency

AEP, 13 May 2015

The following statement released by the Burundi presidency, was posted this evening on the state official social media accounts, with deep regret about the current situation in… Read more »

Burundi:   East African Leaders Condemn Burundi Coup Bid

Capital FM, 13 May 2015

East African Community (EAC) leaders have strongly condemned the attempted coup in Burundi. Read more »

Burundi:   Recently Sacked Intelligence Chief 'Ousts' Burundian President Nkurunziza

Focus, 13 May 2015

Major General Godefroid Niyombare, who was fired by Nkurunziza as intelligence chief in February, and was a rebel commander in CNDD-FDD, has announced he has ousted Burundian… Read more »

Burundi:   'Robust Resistance' Likely to Burundi Coup Attempt, Analyst Predicts

DW, 13 May 2015

Burundi army General Godefroid Niyombare has claimed he has ousted President Pierre Nkurunziza who was seeking a third term in office. But it's unclear who holds power, says… Read more »

Burundi:   Soldiers Surround Burundi State Broadcaster

Al Jazeera, 13 May 2015

Soldiers in Burundi have stationed themselves outside the state broadcaster in the centre of the capital, Bujumbura. Read more »

Burundi:   Crisis in Burundi - a Timeline

DW, 12 May 2015

Protests over current President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in office are raging in the country. More than 20 people have been killed during clashes. DW takes a look… Read more »

Burundi:   Unrest Grows in Burundi - Another Protester Killed

News24Wire, 12 May 2015

Unrest was growing in Burundi on Tuesday, with police killing another demonstrator while thousands marched against President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in office. Read more »

Burundi:   Nkurunziza Defiantly Launches Campaigns

Cameroon Tribune, 13 May 2015

The international community has persistently called for the postponement of elections amidst growing opposition protests insisting that he steps down. Read more »

South Africa:   Ramaphosa Attends Summit to Discuss Burundi

News24Wire, 12 May 2015

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Tanzania on Tuesday where he will be representing President Jacob Zuma at a summit set to discuss challenges facing Burundi. Read more »

Burundi:   Shots Fired During Street Protests

Al Jazeera, 12 May 2015

Heavy gunfire has been heard after police fired teargas at protesters throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital Bujumbura during a demonstration against the president's bid… Read more »

Burundi:   East African Community Meets on Burundi Crisis

RFI, 12 May 2015

Heads of state from the East African Community must support the Burundian people and uphold the Arusha Agreement that they helped broker, former Burundian president Domitien… Read more »

Burundi:   EU Joins Belgium to Cut Aid to Government Ahead of Election

AEP, 12 May 2015

European Union, on Monday, suspended some aid to Burundi over crackdown on protestors demonstrating against the President's third term bid. The EU becomes the second after Belgium… Read more »