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FILE: Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza stands at the Presidential office in Bujumbura on 17 May 2015. Picture: AFP.

Burundi constitution

Burundi to hold referendum on extending presidential terms in May

By Reuters

The referendum will decide whether to amend the constitution to extend presidential terms to seven years from five.

  • This file photo taken in July 2015 shows Burundian soldiers withdrawing from the restive Cibitoke neighbourhood in Bujumbura. Picture: AFP.

    Burundi minister shot dead in capital – police

    Emmanuel Niyonkuru, 54, was attacked as he travelled home in the central African nation’s capital Bujumbura.

    1967 days ago
  • FILE: Burundian soldiers patrol during the construction of several marquees on the outskirt of Musaga neighbourhood in Bujumbura on 28 June, 2015. The marquees will be used as polling places, away from the restive district center. Picture: AFP.

    Burundi police shoot at students protesting against colleague's arrest

    The incident took place in Muramvya province, about 50 km east of the capital Bujumbura.

    2178 days ago
  • FILE: Burundian policemen secure a polling station in the Kinama neighborhood in Bujumbura on 29 June 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Burundi opposition group ready to attend any new peace talks

    Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa says the 1st round was more of a monologue by govt.

    2188 days ago
  • FILE: A protester opposed to the Burundian president’s third term throws a rock at members of the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the ruling party, armed with sticks in the Kinama neighborhood of Bujumbura on May 25, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Rwanda expels 1,300 Burundians as relations fray

    Rwanda has been hosting thousands of people who have fled more than a year of political violence in Burundi.

    2196 days ago
  • Picture: AFP.

    Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, North Korea arms Congo

    Political violence has simmered in Burundi for a year after Nkurunziza pursued and won a third term.

    2200 days ago
  • Military personnel sits aboard a vehicle driving through the Musaga neighbourhood of the city of Bujumbura on December 11, 2015. Heavily-armed gunmen launched coordinated assaults on three army barracks in the Burundian capital on December 11 leaving at least a dozen dead in the worst unrest since a failed May coup. Picture: AFP.

    UN proposes options for sending police to Burundi

    Ban Ki-moon has outlined 3 possible options for police deployment to the small landlocked African state.

    2224 days ago
  • FILE: Burundian policemen secure a polling station in the Kinama neighborhood in Bujumbura in June 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Burundi accepts request for UN police deployment

    The UN adopted a resolution on Friday to offer options for police deployment to Burundi amid the crisis.

    2239 days ago
  • This file photo taken in July 2015 shows Burundian soldiers withdrawing from the restive Cibitoke neighbourhood in Bujumbura. Picture: AFP.

    UN Security Council asks for UN police options for Burundi

    The United States had been concerned about linking the United Nations efforts to broker peace in Burundi.

    2241 days ago
  • Protesters opposed to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term stand beside a burning vehicle during a demonstration in the Buyenzi neighborhood of Bujumbura on 26 May, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Burundi gripped by terror, on brink of 'massive' violence – UN

    Burundi has been embroiled in political violence since President Nkurunziza said he would seek a 3rd term.

    2255 days ago
  • Military personnel sits aboard a vehicle driving through the Musaga neighbourhood of the city of Bujumbura on December 11, 2015. Heavily-armed gunmen launched coordinated assaults on three army barracks in the Burundian capital on December 11 leaving at least a dozen dead in the worst unrest since a failed May coup. Picture: AFP.

    UN under pressure to end Burundi violence

    The UN is under growing pressure to show it can halt the bloodshed in Burundi.

    2281 days ago
  • Military personnel sits aboard a vehicle driving through the Musaga neighbourhood of the city of Bujumbura on December 11, 2015. Heavily-armed gunmen launched coordinated assaults on three army barracks in the Burundian capital on December 11 leaving at least a dozen dead in the worst unrest since a failed May coup. Picture: AFP.

    SA concerned about ongoing unrest in Burundi

    South Africa supports AU’s proposal to send 5,000 peacekeepers to Burundi.

    2346 days ago
  • Burundian soldiers patrol during the construction of several marquees on the outskirt of Musaga neighbourhood in Bujumbura on 28 June, 2015. The marquees will be used as polling places, away from the restive district center. Picture: AFP.

    At least 7 killed in fresh Burundi violence

    Civil society groups say more than 240 people have been killed since the unrest began in April.

    2355 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters opposed to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term. Picture: AFP.

    Europe readying sanctions against Burundians over election

    Six government officials are likely to be targeted with asset freezes and travel bans.

    2494 days ago
  • Burundian policemen secure a polling station in the Kinama neighborhood in Bujumbura on 29 June 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Heavy gunfire & explosion in Burundi before polls open

    The president's office has called the explosions in Bujumbura terrorist acts intended to disrupt the election.

    2497 days ago
  • A group of Burundian refugees waits for a soap and blanket distribution at Gashora on Bugesera in 10 April, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Uganda rules out sending troops to Burundi

    Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to run for a third term has triggered street protests.

    2557 days ago
  • A screengrab picture shows thousands of anti-president protesters in Burundi took to the streets to protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term approval.

    President returns to Burundi after failed coup bid

    The army chief declared that an attempted coup had failed.

    2564 days ago
  • FILE: Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza met President Jacob Zuma at Tuynhuys in Cape Town on 4 November 2014. Picture: GCIS

    Burundi's top court says president can run again, angering protesters

    The opposition says Nkurunziza’s plan to stand in a June election violates the constitution and a peace deal.

    2574 days ago
  • FILE: Police allegedly slapped and kicked prominent activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa as they arrested him. Picture: AFP

    Burundi police confront anti-president protesters

    Police allegedly slapped and kicked prominent activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa as they arrested him.

    2582 days ago
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