Burundi

Cry Like A Boy

Photo gallery: Burundi's women's status is being rethought

In Burundi, a country affected by gender inequalities, many women are victims of violence, particularly sexual violence. How are these inequalities evolving in Burundi today? Is there an improvement?

19/08/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | Left behind: plight of Lesotho's mining families

We look at the fate of mining families left behind by men working to provide for them.

04/03/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Can music change societies? Meet Burundian artist Yves Kami

To be a man in Burundi, like in many other places in the world, one must build a house, plant a tree and father a son. But Yves Kami has a different opinion.

08/01/2021

Cry Like A Boy

How a new approach to fighting domestic violence is changing lives in Burundi

Tradition holds a lot of importance in many Burundian families. But these men learned that some customs are making their lives miserable, and that they need to change.

10/12/2020

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | Solutions to domestic violence from Burundi to Europe Pt. 2

After hearing the testimonies of the Abatangamuco, the men who changed the way they interact with their wifes, we are discussing their role in achieving gender equality in Burundi, but also what their experience can teach everyone in the world.

03/12/2020

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | Solutions to domestic violence from Burundi to Europe

After hearing the testimonies of the Abatangamuco, the men who changed the way they live with their wives, we are discussing their role in achieving gender equality in Burundi, but also what their experience can teach people around the world. #InternationalMensDay

19/11/2020

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | What can men learn from former violent husbands in Burundi?

In this second episode exploring Burundi's Abatangamuco community theatre troupe, we hear from the troupe's founder and learn how this movement has created lasting change and sparked discussions around what it means to "be a man" across the country.

05/11/2020

Cry Like A Boy

When an abusive husband decides to ask for forgiveness and change

They live in a happy marriage now. But ten years ago Faustin was a raging abuser. Watch this video to find out what made him stop being violent to his wife and create the Abatangamuco, “those who shine light” in Kirundi.

29/10/2020

Cry Like A Boy

From tyrants to champions of gender equality: meet the Abatangamuco

More than 10 years ago, Innocent was a violent husband who splurged all his family's wealth on his 27 lovers. That was before he met a group that has led thousands of men in Burundi to rethink their behaviour. Listen to the first episode of Euronews' podcast, #CryLikeaBoy.

22/10/2020

Burundi

Burundi President Nkurunziza dies suddenly of heart failure age 55

He died months before he was to step down after 15 turbulent years as the country's leader.

09/06/2020

Burundi

Armed attackers kill 26 in Burundi

At least 26 people were killed and seven others wounded in an attack in Burundi's north western province of Cibitoke late on Friday, less than a week before a constitutional referendum, a local administrator and residents said.

13/05/2018

Burundi

UN Security Council calls for police options in Burundi

02/04/2016

Burundi

Burundi: Ban Ki-moon wins pledge of 'inclusive dialogue'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on a visit to Burundi has persuaded President Pierre Nkurunziza and the opposition to engage in 'inclusive dialogue' to try to end the bloodshed in the central African

23/02/2016

Burundi

UN documents sexual violence from security forces in Burundi

The United Nations says security forces in the East African nation of Burundi have been gang raping women during searches of homes. Burundi has a

15/01/2016

Africanews

AU ready to deploy East African Stanby Force to Burundi

The African Union Commission could deploy the East African Standby Force to Burundi in the wake of deadly clashes recorded since April.The contingency plan was deliberated upon at the 565th African

17/12/2015

Africanews

Burundi: Tensions heighten as trial begins for failed coup plotters

Days after Friday's (December 11) clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura killing 87 people, a trial has began for the May coup plotters amid heightened tensions. Generals and senior army officers are

15/12/2015

Burundi

Burundi clashes: police accused of rounding up victims before they were killed

Burundi’s army says almost 90 people were killed in Friday’s violent clashes in the capital Bujumbura. It was the worst outbreak of unrest since a

12/12/2015

Burundi

Military bases attacked in Burundi's capital Bujumbura

The sound of gunfire has been heard in the streets of Bujumbura. A military official said twelve insurgents were killed and 20 others arrested after

11/12/2015

Burundi

Surge in violence in Burundi raises concerns at UN Security Council and the European Union

Concern over spiralling violence in Burundi has led the European Union to announce it is temporarily making a small reduction in staff and pulling

13/11/2015

Burundi

Burundi announces security crackdown after months of violence

Burundi’s security minister has announced the start of a forced disarmament programme following months of violence and civil unrest. Troops are

09/11/2015

Burundi

Burundi: radio silence leaves room for political violence

The country's main independent radio stations have been closed since April when unrest began. By day there is an uneasy calm, by night gunfire rings out in Bujumbura.

19/08/2015

Burundi

Burundi elections 'deeply flawed' says US

The US joins criticism of Burundi presidential elections by the East African Community which said the ballot was 'neither free nor fair' as Nkurunziza wins a controversial third term.

25/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi: electoral commission confirms third term for Nkurunziza

Burundi’s electoral commission has confirmed the country’s incumbent president has won a third term in office. Pierre Nkurunziza clinched his

24/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi presidential vote underway amid violence and murders

Burundi’s chief of state has voted in the country’s presidential elections. Many say Pierre Nkurunziza is violating the constitution by running for a

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi's past overshadows Nkurunziza's pursuit of power

The latest crisis in Burundi was sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s announcement he would run for office a third time. Burundi’s constitution

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi: at least two reported dead in presidential election violence

At least two people have died in clashes overnight, linked to the presidential election in Burundi. A police officer and a civilian were killed

21/07/2015