Burundi’s mass graves reopen old wounds
Twenty-six years ago, Prosper saw Burundian soldiers take away his brother and nephew. Neighbours told him soldiers had also discovered his mother in a house...
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EU parliament condemns rights crackdown in Burundi ahead of 2020 election
The European parliament has passed a resolution condemning Burundi for restricting freedom of expression and violating human rights ahead of elections due in May this...
Regional experts gather for federation law
Burundi is set to host a five-day consultation meeting from January 14, for the drafting of the East African Community Political Confederation Constitution. According to...
East Africa democracy on the line as regional states hold elections
This year, four countries in East Africa namely Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Burundi will have presidential and parliamentary elections. which will gauge, test and determine...
Burundi Internet users lament YouTube glitch
Internet users in Burundi say they have been unable to access YouTube since Friday. Melchior Manirakiza, a businessman in the northern city of Ngozi, said...
Blow to Northern Corridor as Tanzania signs deal to link SGR to Burundi, DRC
Tanzania has signed an agreement to link its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a deal that gives...
Burundi: EACJ throws out case on Nkurunziza third term
The East African Court of Justice has dismissed a case against the Burundi government which sought to block President Pierre Nkurunziza’s 2015 move to vie...
26 killed as landslides hit northwestern Burundi
At least 26 people have been confirmed dead and seven others injured in a landslide in Burundi’s Cibitoke province, northwest of the country. “There was...
All eyes on AU observer missions as Burundi, Tanzania, CAR prepare for elections in 2020
African Union Election observers have long received scathing attacks from opposition parties for doing little to promote democracy on the continent and for producing election...
East African countries turn to neighbours for more trade
The value of intra-trade among East African Community partner states increased to $5.98 billion in 2018 from $5.46 billion in 2017, accounting for a 9.4...
