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
Burundi will not cooperate with ICC over war crimes probe – govt
Burundi said on Friday it will refuse to cooperate with an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into war crimes suspected to have been committed by … source
Burundi cabinet okays legal reforms to allow Nkurunziza stay on
Burundi’s cabinet backed a constitutional change that would allow its president to stay in office until 2034, widening a political rift that has driven the country … source
Burundi crisis: Is Michel Kafando up to the task? [The Morning Call]
Former Acting President of Burkina Faso Michel Kafando has been appointed as the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. His role includes leading and coordinating… source
Burundi says Rwanda behind failed assassination of Nkurunziza’s spokesperson
Burundi’s frosty relationship with its neighbour, Rwanda; has been rekindled following the foiled assassination attempt on President Nkurunziza’s spokesperson, Willy Nyamitwe. Mr Nyamitwe… source
UN asks ICC to investigate Burundi ‘crimes against humanity’ [The Morning Call]
The United Nations has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate whether human-rights violations committed in Burundi constitute crimes against humanity. A probe by the UN Commission… source