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US Believes Rwanda Involved In Burundi Crisis To Remove President Pierre Nkurunziza

The United States has expressed its belief that Rwanda is involved in spreading Burundi crisis. The ...

Feb 11, 2016 09:06 AM EST

British, French journalists released after one day arrest in Burgundi

Burgundi police arrested a British journalist and a French colleague in a raid. Both men were releas...

Jan 30, 2016 03:12 AM EST

African Union says Burundi crisis a 'catastrophic' risk for region

The crisis in strife-torn Burundi risks spiraling into a "catastrophe' for the country and the wider...

Aug 16, 2015 06:18 PM EDT

U.S. President commends Kenya for commitment to anti-graft effort

U.S. President Barack Obama commended Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday for his commitment...

Jul 25, 2015 09:41 PM EDT

Europe readying sanctions against Burundians over election

The European Union is ready to impose sanctions on Burundians failing to help end the Central Africa...

Jul 24, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

U.N. says Burundi did not hold fair election, human rights violated

Burundi's parliamentary elections on Monday were not fair or free and human rights were violated, th...

Jul 03, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

EU says withdrawing Burundi election observers, warns on aid

The European Union said it was withdrawing its election observers from Burundi, saying a decision to...

Jun 29, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

Seventy killed, hundreds injured in Burundi unrest: rights group

At least 70 people have died in Burundi since clashes erupted between security forces and activists ...

Jun 19, 2015 07:27 PM EDT

Burundi opposition leader says elections must be held by August

Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa said a presidential election must be held by August at the l...

Jun 07, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

Burundi opposition figure shot dead in capital: activist

A Burundi opposition figure and his bodyguard were shot dead in the capital by gunmen on Saturday, a...

May 24, 2015 05:42 AM EDT

Burundi president fires defense chief after coup attempt

Burundi's embattled President Pierre Nkurunziza sacked his defense and foreign ministers on Monday, ...

May 19, 2015 09:01 AM EDT

Burundi poll should be delayed indefinitely: South Africa

A presidential election due in Burundi next month should be postponed indefinitely until political s...

May 19, 2015 08:54 AM EDT

Fearful and desperate, refugees flee Burundi unrest

They are coming in their thousands, a steady stream of men, women and children bearing what few poss...

May 18, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Burundi takes 18 suspects in failed coup to court

Burundi took 18 people suspected of involvement in a failed coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza...

May 16, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

Belgium halts some Burundi aid over clashes, others may follow

Belgium said on Monday it had suspended some aid to Burundi, ratcheting up international pressure on...

May 11, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

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