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UN warns Burundi may return to civil war
For more than 30 years Burundi has been at the heart of one of the most volatile regions in Africa.
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Burundi's Nkurunziza wins poll boycotted by rivals
Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term plunged the country into crisis.
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Burundi's opposition calls for coalition govt
Opposition politician Agathon Rwasa wants the President to hold talks with rivals to form a united govt.
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Tensions simmer after polling ends in Burundi
Polling ended after a night of gunfire & explosions that claimed two lives in Bujumbura.
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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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Ugandan president calls for unity to end Burundi crisis
Yoweri Museveni urged Burundi's government & its opponents to put aside sectarian & political differences.
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‘Gunmen captured, killed by Burundi army in clashes’
A rebel general said he and his comrades were mobilising forces to topple president Pierre Nkurunziza.
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Burundi to respond to calls to delay elections
Regional African states meeting in Tanzania on Monday called for the presidential poll to be delayed.
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Burundi votes in boycott-hit poll
Grenade attacks have punctuated Burundi's parliamentary elections today.
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AU: Burundi election will not be free nor fair
Burundi has been in turmoil since April, when President Pierre Nkurunziza said he would seek a third term.
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Two killed overnight in Burundi one day before vote
The opposition has said it would boycott Monday’s vote and presidential elections on 15 July.
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Burundi's electoral commission proposes dates for delayed vote
The commission, known as CENI, proposed holding the presidential vote on 15 July and parliamentary elections.
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Burundi opposition leader says elections must be held by August
Agathon Rwasa says it's essential to have an elected government in place by 26 August.
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Burundi agrees to delay elections amid protests
The president’s decision to seek a third mandate has plunged the nation into crisis.
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Burundi govt open to postponing vote
The electoral commission will look into the request and advise its decision.
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Burundi: African countries call for election postponement
The summit also called for the urgent disarmament of all youth factions allied to political parties.
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Burundi election body's vice president flees country: Sources
Spes-Caritas Ndironkeye joins a senior judge and a host of dissidents who have fled the country.
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Explosion shakes Burundi capital
Pictures circulated on social media showed three charred vehicles in front of a KCB bank branch in Bujumbura.
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African leaders to hold summit over Burundi violence
Many fear the violence could lead to renewed ethnic bloodletting.
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Burundi protests resume
Shots have been fired in the Burundi capital as protests continue against President Pierre Nkurunziza.
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Dialogue urged in Burundi amidst violence
On Saturday an opposition politician was shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
