Government critics said the ruling made a mockery of Burundi’s judiciary
Government critics said the ruling made a mockery of Burundi’s judiciary
Unless something changes, Cameroon and Uganda might be next
The new choice was once the capital of the Burundian monarchy and the opposition accuse President Nkurunziza of attempting a symbolic restoration
Maybe regional leaders should follow the West African playbook
In September, Burundi threatened to quit the rights council altogether after another report pointed to crimes against humanity in the country
The Arusha Accords, led by Thabo Mbeki, have been eroded and Cyril Ramaphosa needs to restore peace
More leaders in more African countries will abolish term limits unless organisations like the African Union take action
Extreme weather phenomena are occurring and this is having a ripple effect throughout the world
Patients too poor to settle medical debts are chained to drain pipes, starved and abused in health centres across parts of Africa.
In the long term only rapid, inclusive economic growth combined with good governance can make the continent less volatile.
A UN report accused Burundi’s government of crimes against humanity, including executions and torture, and urged the ICC to open a case
Six Burundian teenagers have vanished after taking part in a robotics tournament in Washington DC.
The internal dissent is based on ethnicity – and the UN and AU need to act before it is too late.
The United Nations secretary-general expressed regret on Friday that South Africa, Burundi and Gambia want to leave the International Criminal Court.
South Africa marks Black Wednesday but the struggle for a free press in Africa goes on.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating towards a crisis that could match the violence of its neighbour.
At risk are other economies in the region and alternatives are being sought to allow trade.
An investigation is underway to determine which of the 234 students defaced pictures of President Pierre Nkurunziza in their textbooks.
Close ally of President Pierre Nkurunziza, widely believed to be behind a spate of arbitrary arrests and killings of opposition members, gunned down.
President Jacob Zuma will lead a high-level delegation tasked with facilitating talks in the conflict-ridden country.
If she brokers peace in Burundi her return to domestic politics will be triumphant.
It’s feared that Burundi’s homeless children will suffer devastating consequences in the wake of political violence, rising food prices and sanctions.
Gunmen hurled grenades and battled with police in deadly clashes in Burundi, the latest violence since the re-election of Pierre Nkurunziza.
Five Burundi government officials have been killed by unidentified assailants since Sunday, police said, a sign of rising insecurity in the country.
The attempted killing of Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa, shot in the face by a gunman, has triggered global outrage and concern.
About 2 500 Burundians are fleeing into Tanzania every week, overwhelming aid agencies who say refugee facilities had now reached "breaking point".
Burundi’s leading opposition politician has called on President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold talks with rivals and form a national unity government.
Pierre Nkurunziza looks set to win a third term as president of Burundi in elections on Tuesday despite months of protest.
Three opposition candidates, including two former presidents, have announced their withdrawal from Burundi’s upcoming presidential elections.
Six people, including one police officer, have been killed in gun battles as the nation awaits election results from Monday’s parliamentary poll.
Pierre Nkurunziza claims an early victory for his ruling CNDD-FDD party, despite the opposition of domestic civic groups, AU and the UN.