Tag: Burundi

United Nations and World Council of Churches Consultation issues communique on sustainable peace in Burundi

A consultation in Arusha, Tanzania, has issued a communique entitled “Sustainable Peace in Burundi.” The meeting, organized by the World Council of Churches and the United Nations Office on Genocide…

UK sponsors East Africa Standby Force map exercise

On 13 October, British Defence Attaché to Ethiopia, Colonel Matt Munro handed over certificates to East Africa Standby Force (EASF) military personnel who completed logistic map exercise at the EASF…

Op-Ed: Democratic breakthroughs in Africa – time to celebrate but worries still linger

Nic Cheeseman | University of Birmingham There is much to celebrate as the world marks International Day of Democracy. The last year has seen important democratic breakthroughs in Africa. In Gambia an…

Burundi paralysed by fuel shortages as leaders blame lack of dollars

Fuel shortages have paralysed the small central African nation of Burundi.

IMF paints bleak picture for struggling Burundi

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its projection for Burundi’s economic growth this year to nil and projected just 0.1 percent in 2018.

Africa faces a new threat to democracy: the ‘constitutional coup’

In many countries, the problems were not caused by the absence of constitutions. Rather it was the ease with which African leaders had rendered constitutions dysfunctional by regularly ignoring their provisions or amending them when it suited their convenience.

Burundi opposition leader fears for his life

Burundian opposition leader and former rebel chief Agathon Rwasa has said he fears for his life and has asked the government to speed up talks to end a crisis that began in 2015, when President Pierre Nkurunziza said he wanted a third term.

BRICS wants to set up an alternative rating agency. Should it?

Burundi minister shot dead in capital

Emmanuel Niyonkuru is the first senior government figure to be murdered in nearly two years of political violence.

S.A's Treasury responds to Fitch outlook change

Burundi edges closer to the abyss

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza was hardly a household name. That was before he turned his country into a hellhole.

DRC must investigate credible reports of atrocities - UN

UN identifies 41 Burundi & Gabon troops accused of abuse

Responsibility for further investigations lies with Burundi and Gabon.

Botwana FinMin urges: Stay and fix the ICC

ICC's toughest trial: Africa vs. 'Infamous Caucasian Court'

Gambia's attack against its supposed 'Caucasian' justice may embolden other African states to leave the ICC.

Burundi faces foreign exchange shortage as aid dries up, crisis grinds on

Bloody violence and a faltering economy have gripped Burundi since April of last year.

Burundi general seeks to oust president he accuses of dividing nation

U.N. Security Council mulls sending up to 228 police to Burundi

Burundi's U.N. ambassador, Albert Shingiro, said on Friday his country would only accept up to 50 unarmed U.N. police.

Burundi says "fine" with request for U.N. police deployment

Burundi's Nkurunziza asks criminal gangs to surrender in next 15 days

Burundi's Nkurunziza has given armed gangs in Burundi 15 days to surrender to authorities.

Senior Burundi pro-government army officer shot dead

Burundi opposition group says ready to attend any new peace talks

Burundi opposition is ready for peace talks.

Burundi peace talks open in Tanzania with opposition criticism

Burundi has been mired in a year-long crisis that has killed more than 450 people since President Nkurunziza pursued and won a third term.

Burundi says Rwanda expels 1,300 Burundians as relations fray

Rwanda has expelled more than 1,300 Burundians in the past week after they refused to move to refugee camps.

Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, N.Korea arms Congo: U.N. experts

U.N.S.C report accuses Rwanda of providing training, financing and logistical support through early 2016 for Burundian rebels.

African Union urged to hasten troop deployment to Burundi

Burundi police say 450 people killed in political violence in past year

451 people have been killed since the start of the crisis, including 77 police officers.

ICC to investigate past year's deadly violence in Burundi

ICC to investigate outbreaks of violence in Burundi that have killed hundreds and forced hundreds of thousands flee.

Kenyan President snubs election crisis meeting

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NPA sets Zuma deadline to make representations about corruption charges

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Improving access to electricity in Rwanda