Burundi

Burundi protestors defy government order, resume demonstrations
World

Burundi protestors defy government order, resume demonstrations

Opponents of Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term bid on Sunday defied a government command to immediately end weeks of…
Burundi rivals meet in bid to end political crisis
World

Burundi rivals meet in bid to end political crisis

The government and opposition in Burundi are meeting in a bid to defuse tensions after days of deadly demonstrations against…
Rwanda says alarmed by Burundi unrest as refugees stream across border
World

Rwanda says alarmed by Burundi unrest as refugees stream across border

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday she was concerned about neighboring Burundi's clampdown on more than a week of protests…
Two reported killed in unrest over Burundi president’s vote bid
World

Two reported killed in unrest over Burundi president’s vote bid

Two protesters were killed on Monday, a leading rights activist said, as demonstrations against a decision by President Pierre Nkurunziza's…
Burundi protesters call for a two-day pause in demonstrations
World

Burundi protesters call for a two-day pause in demonstrations

Burundi protest organizers on Saturday called for a two-day halt to demonstrations against President Pierre Nkurunziza's move to seek a…
Hundreds rally against president in Burundi, police fire in air
World

Hundreds rally against president in Burundi, police fire in air

Police fired tear gas and shot in the air to disperse hundreds of people protesting in the outskirts of Burundi's…
UN: Burundi faces ‘crossroads’ between peace and violence
World

UN: Burundi faces ‘crossroads’ between peace and violence

Burundi is at "crossroads" ahead of key elections, the UN rights chief said Wednesday -- between a fair vote that…
Torrential ‘disaster’ in Burundi capital kills 51 people
World

Torrential ‘disaster’ in Burundi capital kills 51 people

At least 51 people perished in flooding and landslides in a night of torrential rain in the Burundi capital that…
Surgeon Yacoub to establish children’s hospital in Burundi
Egypt

Surgeon Yacoub to establish children’s hospital in Burundi

Egypt's ambassador in Burundi, Atteya Abuol Naga, said renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub has agreed to set up a hospital…
To Egypt’s chagrin, Burundi joins controversial Nile Basin pact
Egypt

To Egypt’s chagrin, Burundi joins controversial Nile Basin pact

Burundi on Monday officially joined several fellow upstream countries in an alternative Nile Basin initiative, allowing the pact to come…
Back to top button