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Burundi: Coup plotters 'unlawfully detained' as rumours of a second putsch emerge
Generals behind failed coup d'etat unlawfully detained for more than a month ahead of upcoming elections, says lawyer.
Burundi: 'Radical' Lion Story reggae band member seeks UK political asylum in fear for life
EXCLUSIVE: Manager of reggae band Lion Story tells IBTimes UK why he fears for his life in Burundi
Burundi: European Union threatens government with 'targeted measures' amid rising violence
EU is ready to support the implementation of the specific measures recently announced by the AU.
Burundi: Government prevents refugees from fleeing as interior minister shuts down border police
Refugees forbidden to leave Burundi as government wants to 'protect image of a safe country'.
Burundi: Opposition leader Agathon Rwasa rejects idea of transitional government
EXCLUSIVE: Former Hutu rebel tells IBTimes UK he will will not boycott contested elections.
Burundi: Civilians 'plotting to take up arms against government'
Opposition supporters may join army defectors in armed struggle against regime before elections.
Burundi: Opposition calls for tax boycott in economic battle against regime
Opposition leader tells IBTimes UK why 'economic asphyxia' is only way to push President out
Burundi: Opposition claims shady government appointments included vote from MP in coma
EXCLUSIVE: Politicians claim CENI members elected by flawed vote including that of woman who was in coma at the time.
Rwanda: Ruling party RPF set to change constitution to allow President Kagame third term bid
Rwanda's constitution allowed the president to run only for two for seven-year terms.
Burundi: President Nkurunziza stands firm on third-term issue with EAC leaders
EXCLUSIVE: Leonce Ngendakumana tells IBTimes UK what was discussed during the EAC meeting.
Burundi elections: Opposition cautiously welcomes African Union recommendations
Opposition leaders welcome new proposals but claim third-term issue is not fully addressed
Burundi: International community must pressure regime to avoid civilians taking arms, activist claims
Pacelli Ndukimana tells IBTimes UK why only foreign pressure can break Burundi's political deadlock
Burundi: 'Killing has become a daily duty'
EXCLUSIVE: Uncle of young man killed by police in Burundi tells IBTimes UK the country has become lawless
Burundi protests: Student killed by police sparks violence in Buyenzi and 'everything is burning'
BREAKING: At least two people dead in Buyenzi as youth try to carry bodies through the streets
Burundi: 600 university students refuse to leave US Embassy amid fear of reprisals
Three teachers arrested in Makamba as protests resume in the capital Bujumbura.
Burundi: Police tortured me with tear gas until I choked, says protester
EXCLUSIVE: A protester tells IBTimes UK of alleged acts of torture by Burundian police
Burundi: Electoral commission announces presidential elections to be held on 15 July
BREAKING: The electoral commission CENI announces new dates for controversial elections.
Burundi: Protest hotspots 'deserted' as people flee the capital claims opposition
UPDATE: 'Police behave as if people were at war' opposition leader tells IBTimes UK
Burundi: Opposition asks protesters to get whistles in demonstration campaign against president
Opposition says whistle campaign to as police carries out relentless crackdown xxx
Burundi: Hundreds of dissidents arrested as Nkurunziza carries out relentless crackdown
Protester tells IBTimes UK 'I could be killed and thrown in the river' as hundreds are arrested.
Burundi: Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has 'no right to meddle' says presidency
EXCLUSIVE: Willy Nyamitwe tells IBTimes UK that Annan's comments are "misplaced" and unsubstantiated.
Burundi: President adviser slams Kofi Annan call for Nkurunziza to resign in Twitter spat
Willy Nyamitwe said millions of Burundians want Nkurunziza to run again
Burundi will be difficult to govern if president maintains position
Senior US diplomat warns that if Burundi's president insists on staying for a third term in office, the country will become "difficult if not impossible" to govern.
Burundi: President Pierre Nkurunziza agrees to discuss third-term mandate issue
President adviser said third term was 'not a taboo issue' for the president.
Burundi: Who are the feared Imbonerakure youth?
From armed to political struggle, IBTimes UK looks at who the ex-fighters backing the president really are.
Burundi: Embattled government postpones legislative and municipal elections amid protests
BREAKING: Presidential adviser Willy Nyamitwe confirms no elections will take place on 5 June.
Burundi: President Pierre Nkurunziza urged to stand down by US amid protester deaths
US Department of State urges Nkurunziza to respect two-term mandate as defined in Arusha Accords
Burundi: Opposition calls for UN help to disarm youth militias
EXCLUSIVE: Burundi's opposition leader tells IBTimes UK UN special budget needed to disarm youth groups.
Burundi violence: Protesters truce after 'disappointing' EAC election crisis meeting in Tanzania
Protesters in Burundi agree on truce after East African leaders fail to address their concerns
Burundi: Grenade attack on bank in capital Bujumbura resonates with economic standstill
Civil war looms as analysts claim political instability will derail Burundian economy.