UN probes DR Congo clashes that killed Burundi refugees
The United Nations announced Tuesday it will investigate the death of 39 Burundian refugees in clashes with soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo in...
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Burundi Government Accused of Arresting Opponents of Constitutional Changes
NAIROBI — Burundi’s government recently proposed constitutional changes that would, among other things, allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to stay in office beyond 2020. Civil society...
Over 180,000 Burundian refugees return home: official
BUJUMBURA – Over 180,000 Burundian citizens who lived in exile since April 2015 have returned home, a senior Burundian government official said on Wednesday. Burundi plunged...
Tanzania, Burundi denounce newly elected EALA Speaker
LEGISLATORS from Tanzania and Burundi within the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have unanimously denounced the election of House Speaker, Mr Martin Ngoga. The speaker...
Burundi to hold referendum of constitution in May 2018: electoral commission
BUJUMBURA – The Burundian National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) has announced that the referendum of the east African country’s constitution will be held in May...
Burundi Government Denies Using Constitutional Changes to Cling to Power
NAIROBI, KENYA — The government of Burundi says a recently launched referendum campaign is aimed at strengthening and advancing the country’s laws after more than...
Mkapa urges Burundi parties to mend fences, forge ahead
THE facilitator in the ongoing Burundi peace talks, Mr Benjamin Mkapa (pictured), has advised participants in the 4th session of the negotiations taking place in...
Burundi crisis taxing brains
THE Facilitator of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, ex-Tanzanian President Benjamin William Mkapa, set in motion the 4th Inter-Burundi Dialogue Session in Arusha yesterday, in which a...
A Monarch In The Presidential Palace – Africa’s Long-Serving Presidents
By Jackie Edwards They come to power for a limited period of time but they stay for life. Africa has its full share of despots...
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East African military experts, commanders meet in Uganda
B Tom Mugisha, tom.mugisha@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – Military and defence experts from East African Community member states are on Monday meeting in Uganda to discuss regional...
