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Burundi: Who is President Pierre Nkurunziza?
DW, 17 May 2018
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza was named "eternal supreme guide" by his CNDD-FDD party on the eve of the constitutional referendum. A 'yes' vote could keep him in office… Read more »
Burundians Vote in Controversial Referendum
Burundians are going to the polls to vote in a constitutional referendum set to allow Pierre Nkurunziza, president since the end of the country's civil war in 2005, an opportunity to stay in power until 2034.
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Burundi: Burundi's Dangerous Referendum
Crisis Group, 15 May 2018
On 17 May 2018, Burundians vote on constitutional amendments that would prolong the rule of President Pierre Nkurunziza, dismantle a carefully negotiated Hutu-Tutsi ethnic balance,… Read more »
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Burundi: Referendum to Extend Presidential Term Raises Fears of Violence
DW, 16 May 2018
Following in the footsteps of several other African countries, it is now the turn of Burundi to hold a referendum aimed at making sure that its president stays in power beyond… Read more »
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Burundi: A Flawed Constitutional Referendum
Atlantic Council, 16 May 2018
Burundians will go to the polls on Thursday, May 17 to vote in a constitutional referendum set to allow Pierre Nkurunziza, president since the end of the country's civil war in… Read more »
InFocus
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Citizens have gathered in churches Sunday to pray for peace as the country prepares for a controversial referendum which could extend the president's term in office. Read more »
