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The waters of Lake Tanganyika have been rising. By Yasuyoshi CHIBA AFPFile

Burundi appeals for aid as rains, floods displace 100,000

Apr 17, 2024 | Africa: Burundi

The government of Burundi and the United Nations have launched an appeal for financial aid to cope with the devastating ...

Agathon Rwasa came second in the presidential election in 2020. By - AFPFile

Burundi main opposition party says expels leader

Mar 10, 2024 | Africa: Burundi

Burundi's main opposition party was split Sunday after a faction said they had ousted its leader, Agathon Rwasa, for fai ...

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2023. By TIMOTHY A. CLARY AFPFile

US criticizes Burundi leader call to stone gay couples

Jan 6, 2024 | Africa: Burundi

The United States on Friday criticized Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye after he called for public stoning of s ...

Bunyoni was sacked as prime minister in 2022. By TCHANDROU NITANGA AFPFile

Burundi prosecutors seek life term for sacked PM

Nov 9, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Prosecutors in Burundi called Thursday for ousted prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni to be sentenced to life in pris ...

Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was sacked as prime minister in 2022. By TCHANDROU NITANGA AFPFile

Sacked former Burundi PM denied bail

Oct 5, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

A court in Burundi has denied bail to the country's powerful former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, who is on tr ...

CPJ joined three organizations in calling for the release of Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in January 2023. Credit withheld

CPJ joins renewed call for release of Burundi journalist Floriane Irangabiye aft...

Aug 30, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Nairobi, August 30, 2023 mdash;The Committee to Protect Journalists, Amnesty International, the Burundi Human Rights Ini ...

Imprisoned Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye's health has declined while behind bars. Credit withheld

Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye’s health deteriorating in prison

Jul 26, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Nairobi, July 25, 2023 ndash; In response to

Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on January 2, and an appeals court upheld that sentence on May 2, 2023. Credit withheld

Burundian appeals court upholds 10-year prison term for journalist Floriane Iran...

May 3, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

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Burundi launches manhunt for former PM accused of plotting coup

Burundi launches manhunt for former PM accused of plotting coup

Apr 20, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

The authorities in Burundi are searching for former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, seven months after he was di ...

Bunyoni, a former police chief and security minister, was fired last September. By TCHANDROU NITANGA AFPFile

Burundi launches manhunt for ex-PM: minister

Apr 19, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Burundian authorities said Wednesday a search has been launched for former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, sev ...

Bunyoni, a former police chief and security minister, was fired last September. By TCHANDROU NITANGA AFPFile

Burundi launches manhunt for ex-PM: minister

Apr 19, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Burundian authorities said Wednesday a search has been launched for former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, sev ...

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye came to power in June 2020. By Tchandrou NITANGA AFP

UN seriously concerned by Burundi rights, press crackdown

Mar 21, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

The United Nations voiced alarm Tuesday over Burundi's crackdown on human rights activists and press freedom, urging the ...

Burundi declares outbreak of circulating poliovirus type 2

Burundi declares outbreak of circulating poliovirus type 2

Mar 17, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Brazzaville/Bujumbura, 17 March 2023 ndash; Health authorities in Burundi today declared an outbreak of circulat ...

AP - Brian Inganga

Burundi charges 24 people with 'homosexual practices' in anti-gay crackdown

Mar 9, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Prosecutors in Burundi have charged 24 people with engaging in same-sex acts and inciting homosexuality in others, part ...

Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on January 2, 2023. Credit withheld

Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye sentenced to 10 years in prison

Jan 20, 2023 | Africa: Burundi

Burundian authorities must not contest the appeal of journalist Floriane Irangabiye and ensure that members of the pr ...

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