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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

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 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

Offensive against Rwandan rebels in Congo to affect hundreds of thousands: U.N.

Tens of thousands of civilians are likely to be forced to flee their homes during a planned offensiv...

Jan 10, 2015 09:32 PM EST

Rwanda suspends BBC's local radio service over genocide documentary

Rwanda has suspended the BBC's local radio service after the broadcaster aired a documentary that qu...

Oct 26, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

Ex-bodyguard jailed for trying to kill Rwandan President Kagame

A former bodyguard of Rwanda's Paul Kagame was sentenced to life on Friday for plotting to kill the ...

Oct 05, 2014 04:05 AM EDT

Singer and others accused of plot against Rwandan government

A Rwandan singer known for his renditions of the national anthem and three others appeared in the Hi...

Sep 12, 2014 10:50 AM EDT