Burundi constitution
Burundi to hold referendum on extending presidential terms in May
The referendum will decide whether to amend the constitution to extend presidential terms to seven years from five.
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Burundi minister shot dead in capital – police
Emmanuel Niyonkuru, 54, was attacked as he travelled home in the central African nation’s capital Bujumbura.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UN under pressure to end Burundi violence
The UN is under growing pressure to show it can halt the bloodshed in Burundi.
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SA concerned about ongoing unrest in Burundi
South Africa supports AU’s proposal to send 5,000 peacekeepers to Burundi.
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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.
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Europe readying sanctions against Burundians over election
Six government officials are likely to be targeted with asset freezes and travel bans.
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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.
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Uganda rules out sending troops to Burundi
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to run for a third term has triggered street protests.
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President returns to Burundi after failed coup bid
The army chief declared that an attempted coup had failed.
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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.
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Burundi police confront anti-president protesters
Police allegedly slapped and kicked prominent activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa as they arrested him.
