Burundi poised to make constitution changes sparking fears of entrenched Nkurunziza regime
Burundians fear changes may upset fragile ethnic power-sharing requirements as civil war looms.
Burundians in fear of genocidal war after state orders new ethnic-based census
Burundians fearing return to bloody past during which hundred of thousands were killed along ethnic lines.
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza first head of state to congratulate Trump on victory
Burundi's president, who won a controversial third-term in 2015, 'warmly' congratulated Trump.
Robert Mugabe sends peacekeepers to monitor US election: Top ten #Nov8AfricanEdition tweets
Social media users trigger sarcastic discussion on presidential election if the US was an African country.
-
Nigeria gives reassurance it will not leave the ICC and urges countries 'to work together'
-
Burundi refugees in Rwanda expected to remain as biggest camp becomes 'semi-permanent'
-
Burundi's withdrawal from ICC is 'a major loss for the victims of the gravest crimes' claims HRW
-
Activists condemn Burundi human-rights NGO ban amid 'worsening' situation
More news
Freed US journalist Julia Steers fears for safety of detained colleague in Burundi
The two journalists were held over the weekend amid a government clampdown on the free press.
Steady flow of Burundian refugees forcing border countries to increase capacity in camps
311,083 have fled Burundi's violence, which has left up to 2,000 people dead since April 2015.
Violence has claimed 2,000 lives in Burundi says opposition
AU President Deby's stance on President Nkurunziza's mandate 'misrepresents' crisis, say opponents
UN to dispatch envoy to Burundi to discuss peace and human rights abuses
Envoy will also discuss International Criminal Court withdrawal as pressure mounts on Bujumbura
International community is failing to prevent crimes against humanity in Burundi, claims diplomat
EXCLUSIVE: Diplomat says world is failing to move on to the final phase of prevention of crimes against humanity
Burundi: Opposition begs ICC to ensure perpetrators of crimes against humanity don't go unpunished
Opposition coalition says ICC exit should not give authorities 'a free band to continue committing crimes'.
Burundi's withdrawal from ICC 'like an admission of guilt'
Bernard Maingain says it shows a 'wave of panic sweeping among leaders' over investigation into killings.
Burundi accuses EU of 'destabilisation' as union is expected to retain sanctions
EU suspended funding to the African country over rampant rights abuses and unwillingness to quell crisis.
Burundi: UN resolution on human rights situation 'an important step for ICC probe'
ICC opened preliminary examination into abuses that may amount to crimes against humanity.
Burundians suffer executions, torture and rape among human rights abuses says UN
UN report names suspects and says government used security apparatus to carry out possible crimes against humanity.
Burundi: International donors forced to chip in as lack of funds impede peace talks
Talks to end Burundi crisis which has rocked the country for around 18 months have stalled.
Burundi: Reporters Without Borders reiterate call for probe into journalist's forced disappearance
Iwacu journalist Jean Bigirimana was allegedly forcibly disappeared in Burundi on 22 July.
Burundi: Rights group claims to have discovered at least 14 mass graves across the country
IBTimes UK speaks to Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa who alleged 14 mass graves have been identified.
East African Community warns of regional instability as tensions mount between Burundi and Rwanda
Burundi closes border with Rwanda, whom it accuses of arming Burundian rebels, as diplomatic relations worsen.
One month on: Iwacu begins week of mourning to honour missing Burundian journalist Jean Bigirimana
IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu founder-director Antoine Kaburahe about the investigation into Bigirimana's disappearance.
Burundian Opposition 'concerned' by appointment of army general Ndayishimiye as head of CNDD-FDD
President Pierre Nkurunziza's CNDD-FDD is being 'militarised' as a solution to conflict is still not found
Burundi: Tutsi army officers on missions abroad choose to defect instead of returning home
Defections come amid fears a crackdown by the authorities has particularly targeted young Tutsi officers.
Iwacu editor's plea for help after bodies found during search for missing Burundian journalist
One body found beheaded during search for missing journalist Jean Bigirimana – allegedly abducted on 22 July.
Burundi: 'If they radiate me from the Bar but that I stay alive, I'll continue the fight', says lawyer
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to lawyer Dieudonné Bashirahishize under threat for speaking to UN watchdog.
Growing concerns for threatened Burundi lawyers who provided information to UN torture watchdog
Human rights experts urge government to ensure four men will not face punishment.
Burundi regime rejects 228-strong UN Police force to monitor human rights violations and abuses
Burundi government says French-led UN resolution authorising the force was made without its consent.
Iwacu press group to file complaint as journalist Jean Bigirimana still missing after 11 days
IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu director Antoine Kaburahe about missing reporter and father of two
- MOST READ
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
Winter Bring Chaos to Ireland, France, UK : One Dead, Thousands Stranded Amid Snow, Floods, and Power Outages
-
Philippines VP Threatens To Assassinate President And First Lady, Echoing Her Father's Brutal Legacy
-
Ignorant TikTok Accuses Native American Children On Field Trip Of Being Illegal Immigrants, Sparking Outrage
-
Quick Facts About Kelly Loeffler: Age, Net Worth, Family And Insider Trading Scandal
