Pierre Nkurunziza

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

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

Burundi's president ready to form unity government after poll: adviser

Burundi's president would not oppose forming a national unity government after an election boycotted...

Jul 22, 2015 10:06 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

Burundian protesters back on the streets after failed coup

About a hundred protesters took to the streets of Bujumbura on Saturday against Burundian President ...

May 16, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Fighting flares after Burundi army chief says coup attempt failed

The head of Burundi's army said on Thursday that an attempted coup had failed and forces loyal to Pr...

May 14, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

Crowds celebrate in Burundi after army officer says dismisses president

Crowds poured onto the streets of Burundi's capital on Wednesday to celebrate after a general said h...

May 13, 2015 10:37 AM 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

Burundi president registers to run for third term: spokesman

Burundi's president registered with the national electoral commission on Friday to run for a third t...

May 08, 2015 09:32 AM EDT

Man burned alive in Burundi protest against presidential bid

Protesters burned a man alive on the streets of Burundi's capital on Thursday, saying he was a membe...

May 07, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

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