Africa: Burundi

Burundi's first lady Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza (C), seen here last year, has been flown to Nairobi for medical treatment, sources say. By Tchandrou Nitanga (AFP)

Burundi first lady hospitalised in Nairobi: government sources

11 hours ago

Burundi's first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, accordin ...

Evariste Ndayishimiye, seen here on the campaign trail, has been declared victor of Burundi's presidential elections. By - (AFP)

Burundi opposition takes poll dispute to constitut...

May 28, 2020

Burundi's main opposition party on Thursday filed its submission to the Constitutional Court to contest the results of a ...

Burundi's election commission on Monday declared the governing CNDD-FDD party and its presidential nominee, Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winners of the May 20 poll. By - (AFP/File)

Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burund...

May 27, 2020

The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed many irregularities during last week's election that call into questio ...

President Pierre Nkurunziza, right, and his hand-picked successor Evariste Ndayishimiye at a rally ahead of last week's elections. By - (AFP/File)

Burundi opposition prepares challenge to ruling pa...

May 26, 2020

Burundi's leading opposition party will start filing challenges to election results as early as Wednesday, a lawmaker to ...

Burundi president applauds chosen successor on ele...

May 26, 2020

Burundi's long-ruling leader Pierre Nkurunziza on Tuesday congratulated his hand-picked successor on a large victory i ...

Ndayishimiye wins Burundi election, opposition all...

May 25, 2020

Evariste Ndayishimiye has been declared the winner of Burundi's presidential election, marking a new era in the country' ...

Front runner: Evariste Ndayishimiye of the ruling CNDD-FDD, pictured at the party's final campaign rally on May 16. By - (AFP)

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter pre...

May 25, 2020

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential e ...

Evariste Ndayishimiye, Burundi's presidential candidate for the ruling party, has been declared winner of the election. By - (AFP)

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins e...

May 25, 2020

Burundi's ruling party presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday was declared the victor of the bitterly di ...

Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next pre...

May 25, 2020

Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all ...

Rwasa said tallies done at polling stations clearly showed his opposition CNL had the lead over the ruling party. By - (AFP/File)

Burundi ruling party heads for poll victory, as op...

May 22, 2020

Burundi's ruling party appeared headed for victory Friday in general elections, as official results from over 60 percent ...

Burundi opposition leader rejects 'fantasy' early ...

May 22, 2020

Burundi's main opposition leader has rejected early signs the ruling party is heading for victory in this week's general ...

Burundians wait in line to vote in elections at a primary school in Giheta, with little attention paid to social distancing recommendations to curb the COVID-19 coronavirus. By - (AFP)

US hopes for better ties with Burundi after electi...

May 21, 2020

The United States said Thursday it hoped for better ties with Burundi after its latest election, which it praised as an ...

There were few social distancing measures in place on voting day to avoid possible coronavirus contagion. By - (AFP)

Election head calls for patience after tense Burun...

May 21, 2020

The head of Burundi's election commission appealed for patience on Thursday as ballots were collected and tallied follow ...

Supporters Of The Ruling Party Are Seen In Bugendana, Burundi, On April 27, 2020. CPJ Recently Joined A Letter Calling On Burundi To Maintain Internet Access During The Elections. (AP/Berthier Mugiraneza)

CPJ Joins Call Urging Burundi To Maintain Internet...

May 20, 2020

The Committee to Protect Journalists yesterday joined 30 other rights organizations in a joint letter urging the ...

President Pierre Nkurunziza, right, and his hand-picked political heir, Evariste Ndayishimiye, who is contesting the presidential elections for the rulling CNDD-FDD party. By - (AFP)

Burundians vote despite virus outbreak

May 20, 2020

Burundians began voting Wednesday in a tense election to replace long-ruling President Pierre Nkurunziza, that is procee ...

Protests erupted in Burundi in 2015 over President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to bid for a third straight term. During the ensuring crackdown, more than 1,200 people were killed and 400,000 fled the country. By CARL DE SOUZA (AFP)

In Burundi, abuses persist in the shadows: rights ...

May 19, 2020

Three years after fleeing persecution in Burundi for refuge in Tanzania, Jean Magorwa returned home, lured by assurances ...

Evariste Ndayishimiye (L) is tipped to replace Burundiâ€™s incumbent president Pierre Nkurunziza (R). By - (AFP)

Burundi to vote in tense poll amid virus outbreak

May 18, 2020

Burundians will vote Wednesday in a tense general election, despite a largely-ignored outbreak of coronavirus which is s ...

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