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The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict
The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of…
Burundi’s peace hangs by a thread
Burundi has not yet dealt with its violent past, and successive leaders have failed to stop state repression. A political dialogue is urgently needed
Is Nkurunziza ready to relinquish power?
The ruling party has chosen its presidential candidate for the country’s upcoming election. The current leader has promised to step aside after three terms, raising many…
Tensions loom over the Great Lakes region
President Félix Tshisekedi should abandon plans to invite neighbouring militaries into the eastern DRC
Burundi names Gitega as new capital
The new choice was once the capital of the Burundian monarchy and the opposition accuse President Nkurunziza of attempting a symbolic restoration
Burundi to shut UN rights office: sources
In September, Burundi threatened to quit the rights council altogether after another report pointed to crimes against humanity in the country
Blasts of $3 grenades rock Burundi’s fragile peace
Grenades cost as little as $3 each in this tiny country, and they have become the preferred method of settling political scores.
Athletic escapism in Burundi
Burundians took up exercise during the civil war to keep their spirits up — now they’re hooked. Haydee Bangerezako reports.
Burundi rebel leader returns home for peace deal
The exiled leader of Burundi’s last rebel group returned to the capital, Bujumbura, on Friday to begin implementing a stalled deal seen as the final obstacle to peace in the tiny…
Burundi govt and rebels sign ceasefire deal
Burundi’s government and the last active rebel group on Monday signed an unconditional ceasefire agreement, raising hopes of a definitive end to the small Central African…
Burundi rebels say they will halt clashes with govt
Burundi’s last resisting rebel group has said it will stop sporadic fighting with the government to give a stalled peace deal a chance. Burundi’s government and the Forces for…
Burundi rebels say they will return home this week
Exiled leaders of Burundi’s last active rebel group will return home this week to implement a long awaited peace deal to end a civil conflict that has killed 300 000 people. The…
Burundi army claims 50 rebels killed in clashes
The Burundian army said that about 50 rebels from the National Liberation Forces were killed in heavy fighting on Wednesday that also left two government soldiers dead. The…
Rights group urges Burundi to end police abuses
A special unit of Burundi’s police arbitrarily detained and tortured civilians last year, the New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) group said in a report released on…
Burundi rebels shell capital
Burundian rebels fired a dozen shells at the capital, Bujumbura, overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, hitting the residence of the Vatican’s ambassador, an army spokesperson…