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
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
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
Burundi Burundi opposition calls for president to quit African leaders meeting in Tanzania to discuss the political crisis in Burundi have called for the postponement of contentious elections which have 01/06/2015
Burundi Burundi protests resume after murdered opposition leader's funeral Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura and elsewhere in the country, to protest against the murder of an opposition 25/05/2015
Burundi Burundi opposition leader 'shot dead' in Bujumbura Reports from Burundi say the leader of a small opposition party has been assassinated along with his bodyguard in Bujumbura. According to AFP, Zedi 23/05/2015
Burundi Tension rises in Burundi after deadly street clashes resume Tensions are high in Burundi where President Pierre Nkurunziza has been able to put down an attempted coup, but unable to stop a resumption of street 21/05/2015
Burundi Burundi president calls for 'ethnic harmony' There have been more protests in Burundi’s capital against the president who intends to stand for a third term. The postponement of May elections 21/05/2015
Burundi Soldier killed by police fire in Burundi, say witnesses A soldier has been shot dead in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura. Witnesses say he was hit in the chest on Wednesday by a bullet fired by police who had 20/05/2015
Burundi Anti-president protest in Burundi ends in clashes with police Another protest in Bujumbura began peacefully enough on Tuesday with calls for Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza to drop his bid for a third 19/05/2015
Burundi Aid workers face 'complex emergency' as Burundians flee unrest There is no let up in the protests against Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza. Police have reportedly fired tear gas and beaten demonstrators, as 19/05/2015
no comment Violent demonstrations persist in Burundi Small groups of protesters resumed demonstrations on Monday against Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term, days after he 19/05/2015
Burundi Burundi: gunfire rings out as army attempts to quell anti-president protests Gunfire has rung out in the Burundi capital Bujumbura, as soldiers take to the streets to quell continuing protests against President Pierre 18/05/2015
Burundi 18 Burundi officials charged over coup attempt Eighteen security officials from Burundi have appeared before the country’s High Court .. in connection with an attempt to overthrow the president 17/05/2015
Insight Burundi failed coup leader 'overestimated army's support' We talked to Olivier Caslin, a journalist with ‘Young Africa’ magazine, who knows Burundi well, about the latest turbulence there. Olivier Péguy 15/05/2015
