Burundians react to death of president Nkurunziza
Sadness, gratitude and respect were some of the emotions that greeted news of the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza in Burundi. Burundians, most of who, … source
Largest mass graves uncovered in Burundi with 6,000 bodies
Authorities in Burundi say they have opened six mass graves containing more than 6,000 bodies from unrest that occurred decades ago, the largest such discovery in years of work By…
WHO says investigators conclude Ebola victim did not enter Rwanda
GENEVA (Reuters) – A Congolese woman who may have spread the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda did not go to Rwanda or the Congolese city of Goma while contagious, the…
WHO flags Ebola risk in Rwanda, but then withdraws its report
GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization on Thursday withdrew a report that said an Ebola patient may have entered Rwanda, suggesting the deadly virus could spread to that country…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – March 27, 2014.
The VICE News Capsule is a daily roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: al-Sisi to run for president of Egypt, Mexican CEO scandal, clashes in … source
Burundi police threaten opposition to constitution change
Police in Burundi have threatened to arrest anyone campaigning prematurely against a referendum to revise the constitution, which if passed could allow … source
Latest Congo Ebola outbreak is Zaire strain, vaccinations to start
GENEVA (Reuters) – An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been confirmed as the Zaire strain of the virus and vaccinations of health workers may start as early as Wednesday, the…
Burundi sets free 740 prisoners
Friday March 16th, hundreds of inmates locked inside Mpimba Central Prison in Bujumbura, walk free as part of a mass presidential pardon. Many of them are … source
Burundi’s Pierre Nkurunziza named ‘eternal supreme guide’ by ruling party
Burundi’s president has been named as ‘eternal supreme guide’ by the ruling party. Pierre Nkurunziza was bestowed the title over the weekend as critics say he … source
U.S. denounces violence ahead of Burundi presidential referendum
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday denounced recent political violence in Burundi ahead of the country’s May 17 referendum to amend its constitution and … source