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Burundi

Burundi is a Central African nation with a population of 13 million that borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Burundi gained its independence from Belgium in 1962.

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A group of Burundian soldiers on parade

Burundi rejects AU's troop pullout decision

Burundian President Nkurunziza opposes the AU decision to withdraw Burundian soldiers from Somalia
PoliticsFebruary 21, 2019
Somalische Friedensmission

AfricaLink on Air - 20 February 2019

Burundi rejects call to withdraw troops from Somalia+++S African government to bail out cash strapped state power firm
PoliticsFebruary 20, 201929:59 min
Äthiopien Gipfeltreffen der Afrikanischen Union in Addis Abeba Übergabe AU-Vorsitz

AfricaLink on Air - 11 February 2019

The Africa Union vows to support migrants and the displaced as summit closes+++Stateless people in Kenya want ID’s
PoliticsFebruary 11, 201930:00 min
Paul Kagame

AfricaLink on Air - 04 January 2019

Relations between Rwanda and Burundi are deteriorating +++Hackers target Germany politicians
PoliticsJanuary 4, 201929:59 min
Paul Kagame standing at a microphone

Kagame goes on the offensive

In his New Year's speech, Rwanda's president accused neighboring countries of supporting a rebellion against Rwanda
PoliticsJanuary 4, 2019
Photo of Pierre Nkurunziza wearing a cowboy hat and a tracksuit top

Burundi peace talks falter as government fails to attend

President Pierre Nkurunziza's government is absent from a final round of talks.
PoliticsOctober 26, 2018
Parlamentswahlen in Ruanda haben begonnen

AfricaLink on Air - 05 September 2018

For the first time, Rwanda's opposition wins seats in parliament, setting a major milestone for the country's democracy.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 201830:00 min
Tansania Weltflüchtlingstag 2018

Appalling conditions in Tanzania refugee camps

Burundi and Congo refugees in Tanzania say they are barred from working or setting foot outside their makeshift camps.
Human RightsJune 19, 2018
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi's President Nkurunziza says he won't run in 2020

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has said he won't run again in 2020.
PoliticsJune 7, 2018
Fulani Konflikt

Africa Link on Air - 22 May 2018

Catholic bishops protest against Fulani herdsmen and farmers conflict+++What next for Burundi after referendum?
PoliticsMay 22, 201830:00 min
Burundi Verfassungsreferendum

Africa Link on Air - 21 May 2018

Burundi backs reforms to extend Nkurunziza's rule ++ Ebola vaccinations begin in the DR Congo
PoliticsMay 21, 201830:00 min
Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi approves constitutional reforms

Voters in Burundi have backed reforms that would allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to stay in power until 2034.
PoliticsMay 21, 2018
Fred Muvunyi

Can anyone stop Burundi's President Nkurunziza?

Fred Muvunyi
Burundi's Nkurunziza has joined a club of power-hungry men in Africa. Can African youth stop this trend?
PoliticsMay 21, 2018
Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi president's bid for third term sparked crisis

'Yes' vote in Burundi would be due largely to fear under Nkurunziza, experts say
PoliticsMay 17, 2018
Präsident Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

AfricaLink on Air - 17 May 2018

Burundi votes in controversial referendum on presidential term limits +++ Ebola virus spreads to urban city in DRC
PoliticsMay 17, 201829:59 min
Burundi Ex-Präsident Sylvestre Ntibantuganya

Ntibantunganya favors limiting presidential mandates

Burundi decides on presidential terms - Ntibantunganya says two five-year terms enough
PoliticsMay 17, 2018
A crowd of Burundians and a soldier stand on the spot where an attack took place in early May

Burundi: A country divided but helpless

Burundi holds a referendum aimed aimed at making sure that President Pierre Nkurunziza stays in power for a long time.
PoliticsMay 16, 2018
Burundi Gitega - President Pierre Nkurunziza bei Wahlkampaqne

AfricaLink on Air - 15 May 2018

Burundi tense ahead of constitutional referendum +++Kenyan women protest against shaming of breastfeeding mothers
PoliticsMay 15, 201830:00 min
Soldiers in Burundi

Armed group kills 26 people in Burundi

The attack comes days before a disputed referendum that could extend President Pierre Nkurunziza's term.
ConflictsMay 12, 2018
Präsident der Republik Südsudan Salva Kiir Mayardit

Africa Link on Air - 17 April 2018

South Sudan government regains control of oil-rich region+++Easing learning through digital library in Uganda
PoliticsApril 17, 201829:59 min
Ägypten Afrika-Treffen COMESA, EAC und SADC

AfricaLink on Air - 19 March 2018

Kenyan victims of lead poisoning still waiting for will justice +++ UNDP helping Zimbabwe prepare elections
HealthMarch 19, 201829:59 min
Man rowing in the evening light on the Nile as the sun sets behind Cairo skyscrapers.

World in Progress: Myth and Challenges of the Nile river

The Nile feeds many needs in all the countries it traverses. But tensions over East Africa's lifeline are increasing.
PoliticsMarch 14, 201830:00 min
Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa

Mbonimpa: 'What has Nkurunziza done for his people?'

Justice and respect for human rights is what the exiled activist, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, wants for Burundi.
Human RightsMarch 9, 2018
Südafrika - neuer Präsident Cyril Ramaphosa

AfricaLink on Air - 27 February 2018

President Ramaphosa’s new cabinet criticized +++ Burundi laments UN remarks comparing it to a human butcher house
PoliticsFebruary 27, 201829:59 min
People carry their belongings near Kiziba refugee camp in Rwanda

Protests and hunger in East Africa's refugee camps

Refugees in East Africa are protesting against cuts in food rations brought about by a funding gap.
SocietyFebruary 27, 2018
Südafrika Präsdient Jacob Zuma

AfricaLink on Air - 05 February 2018

ANC factions protest as pressure mounts on Zuma to step down+++Burundians mixed reactions on Unity Charter anniversary
PoliticsFebruary 5, 201830:00 min
Kongo Flüchtlinge

AfricaLink on Air - 02 February 2018

Thousands of DR Congo refugees flee to Burundi+++Kenya and Tanzania seek to iron out their trade differences
PoliticsFebruary 2, 201829:58 min
A Congolese refugee in Burundi

Burundi welcomes refugees fleeing fighting

Thousands of refugees have fled a fresh outbreak of violence in the DR Congo, sparking a crisis in neighboring Burundi.
ConflictsFebruary 2, 2018
Louis Rwagasore, Burundi

Louis Rwagasore, the unifying prince

Louis Rwagasore was supposed to lead Burundi into independence but he was killed shortly before independence.
HistoryJanuary 24, 2018
Simbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa Rede in Harare

AfricaLink on Air - 05 January 2018

Zimbabwe's president visits opposition leader +++Kenyan president sacks 13 ministers+++Burundi orders couples to marry
PoliticsJanuary 5, 201833:31 min

AfricaLink - 27 November 2017

Inter-Burundi dialogue resumes with less optimism and Kenya to swear in President Uhuru Kenyatta for a second term
ConflictsNovember 27, 201730:00 min
Fred Muvunyi

Opinion: Burundi should cooperate with ICC

Fred Muvunyi
DW's Fred Muvunyi welcomes the ICC approval of a full probe into alleged crimes against humanity in Burundi.
Human RightsNovember 9, 2017
Protest in Burundi against the findings of the UN report

ICC approves Burundi war crimes probe

The ICC has approved a full investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Burundi.
CrimeNovember 9, 2017
Fred Muvunyi

Africa's 'jungle men' with blood on their hands

Fred Muvunyi
African exodus from the International Criminal Court must be stopped for the sake of justice of Africa's war victims.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2017
Den Haag Internationaler Strafgerichtshof IStGH / ICC

Burundi becomes first country to leave ICC

An ICC spokesman has confirmed that Burundi's pullout from the court took effect on Friday.
PoliticsOctober 27, 2017
MONUSCO refugee camp home to Burundian refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Congolese troops shoot Burundian refugees in DRC

Burundian refugees have been crossing the border into DRC to escape violence, but clashes there have turned deadly.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2017
Kenia Wahlen

AfricaLink on Air - 11 September 2017

Kenyan MP, former senator detained over hate speech allegations+++Africa Union to set up agency to fight fake drugs
PoliticsSeptember 11, 201729:58 min
A soldier in Burundi, with a street and fire in the background

Burundi rejects UN accusations

Is this case headed for the International Criminal Court in The Hague?
SocietySeptember 6, 2017
BUJUMBURA Burundi Präsident Pierre Nkurunziza 1st L Front inspects

UN investigators stunned by crimes in Burundi

A team of UN investigators has urged the ICC to open an inquiry into ongoing crimes against humanity in Burundi.
CrimeSeptember 4, 2017
Ruanda Präsidentschaftswahlen Kampagne Präsident Paul Kagame

AfricaLink on Air - 04 August 2017

Rwandans head to the polls +++ Kenyans in the city flee for rural safety ahead of Tuesday’s elections
PoliticsAugust 4, 201729:56 min
Ruanda Präsidentschaftswahlen Wähler in Kigali

AfricaLink on Air - 04 August 2017

Rwanda counts votes as Kagame eyes third-term+++Kenyans in the city flee for rural safety ahead of Tuesday’s elections
PoliticsAugust 4, 201729:59 min
Domitien Ndayizeye

AfricaLink on Air - 26 July 2017

Ex-Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye fears to be assassinated+++Zimbabwe faces a new battle with HIV/AIDS.
PoliticsJuly 26, 201729:59 min
Domitien Ndayizeye

Burundi’s ex-president fears for life

Ex-Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye said that he was threatened by the coordinator of the ruling party's youth.
PoliticsJuly 26, 2017
Office of the media group Iwacu in Bujumbura

Burundi: 'horrific times' for critical press

One year ago in Burundi, journalist Jean Bigirimana disappeared. Freedom of the press is under attack, say critics.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2017
Screenshot Twitter DC Police Department

Burundi robotics team goes missing in US

Six Burundi teenagers vanished after taking part in a widely publicized robotics tournament in Washington DC.
LifestyleJuly 21, 2017
People holding a banner

Do Burundi's peace talks stand a chance?

As tensions escalate in Burundi, peace talks look less likely to meet their goal.
PoliticsJuly 14, 2017
Saudi Arabien Arbeiter kehren nach Äthiopien zurück

AfricaLink on Air - 6 June 2017

Ethiopia continues repatriating its citizens from Saudi Arabia+++ US backs Saudi-led efforts to isolate Qatar
PoliticsJune 6, 201730:00 min
Amida Issa vom Kiswahili-Programm und Antéditeste Niragira vom Französischen Programm

DW correspondent freed in Burundi

A correspondent for DW has been freed following his arrest by DRC intelligence agents.
MediaMay 23, 2017
two state-owned newspapers on sale at the Burundi Press House

Burundian journalists disagree about media persecution

Burundi's Media Council says journalists work under good conditions, but the Press House thinks otherwise.
MediaMay 3, 2017
Afrika Kenia Nairobi Benjamin Mkapa ehemaliger Präsident von Tanzania

Ex-president of Tanzania talks Magufuli, Burundi and slavery

Former president of Tanzania Benjamin Mkapa reformed Tanzania's economy and led it to a massive debt relief.
SocietyMay 1, 201707:33 min