President pierre nkurunziza seeks third term
Burundian govt insulted by French gift of donkeys to NGO
French Ambassador to Bujumbura Laurent Delahousse is nonplussed about the Burundi authorities’ reaction to his gift of 10 donkeys.
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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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Fearing genocide, ex-Burundi presidents plead for UN troops
Violence broke out after President Pierre Nkurunziza decided in April to seek a third term.
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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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Crowds celebrate President Nkurunziza’s dismissal
Crowds of people streamed onto the streets of Burundi’s capital, cheering and singing, after the announcement.
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Burundi police confront anti-president protesters
Police allegedly slapped and kicked prominent activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa as they arrested him.
