Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Burundi UN Security Council calls for police options in Burundi The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution seeking to deploy police in Burundi, where an upsurge in violence has raised fears of a 02/04/2016
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi: President seeks third term in highly charged vote President Nkuranzizi seeks five more years in controversial vote despite county facing its worst crisis 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi elections put off again, fears of violence rise Elections in Burundi, postponed two weeks ago, have been delayed for a second time — local and legislative. Police have been shooting at protesters 04/06/2015