General Evariste Ndayishimiye to be announced winner of Burundi general elections
The Electoral Commission of Burundi will proclaim the provisional results of the 20 May triple polls today Monday 25 May. A solemn ceremony is planned […]
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Burundi: Electoral Commission published partial results of elections earlier than expected
Abrupt acceleration of the electoral calendar in Burundi. While the results were expected at the earliest on Friday, voters were surprised to hear on Thursday […]
Burundi votes in election marred by reports of violence and rights violations
A triple ballot was held in Burundi where the presidential election overshadowed the other two, legislative and communal elections. The election is meant to usher […]
The election campaign for the triple ballot starts today in Burundi
On Monday 27 April, the electoral campaign begins in Burundi for the triple ballot scheduled for 20 May: elections for deputies and local councilors, but […]
Burundi election countdown amid ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation – UN
Two months ahead of Burundi’s planned local and presidential elections, senior UN-appointed independent rights investigators have urged the Government to reopen the “democratic, civil and […]
Ebola vaccine approved in 4 African countries
Four African countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Ghana and Zambia – have licensed an Ebola vaccine that can now be distributed. “The […]
Burundi: Nkurunziza (again) says he won’t run for another term
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has indicated he will not run for another term next year. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, President Pierre Nkurunziza said he […]
Burundi records over 7 million malaria cases in 2019
Burundi has recorded more than 7 million cases of malaria this year, the World Health Organization reported. According to health officials in the Central African […]
Tanzania starts mass repatriation of Burundian refugees
Burundi has announced a return of its refugees from Tanzania this week as part as a mass repatriation planned by the two governments. According to […]
Burundi: Inclusive dialogue ‘only viable option’ for resolving political crisis, says UN envoy
An inter-Burundian, inclusive dialogue remains the only viable option for lasting settlement of the political crisis and the holding of elections in 2020 in a […]