THE most active wing of Burundian rebel group the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD) on Monday rejected the mediation of South African Vice President Jacob Zuma.
Burundi’s main rebel group said on Monday it would not turn up for the resumption of ceasefire talks with the government on Tuesday in Tanzania, saying it had not been officially invited.
Burundi’s government has rejected teachers’ demands for better pay and conditions and warned they would face the full force of the law if they did not immediately end strike action.
Police launched a grenade and fired shots into a crowd celebrating Italy’s victory in the World Cup, killing three people and wounding 17, officials said on Monday. Police were investigating Sunday’s shooting, Colonel Pierre-Claver Gahungu said. ”We will let you know when we have investigation results,” he said.