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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Burundians take to the streets to denounce UN report
Hundreds of protesters marched along the streets of Burundi’s capital Bujumbura on Saturday over a UN report released on Tuesday…
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…