Burundi’s First Lady Ndayishimiye elected 10th President of African first ladies
The First Lady of Burundi, Mrs Angelina Ndayishimiye, has been elected the 10th President of Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in Abuja on Monday.
Burundi bans BBC, VOA, others days to referendum
The Government of Burundi on Friday announced a broadcast ban for the BBC, VOA and Radio France Internationale (RFI), days before a constitutional referendum.
Two officials jailed for ‘roughening up’ Burundi president on football field
Two Burundi officials have been arrested after their town’s football team allegedly “roughed up” President Pierre Nkurunziza who was playing during a match with his personal team, legal sources and witnesses said Friday.
UN rebukes Burundi, Duterte over threats against investigators
The UN human rights office on Tuesday condemned attacks and threats made against its investigators by senior Burundian officials and by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.
Burundi becomes first country to withdraw from ICC
Burundi becomes first country to withdraw from ICC
Burundi: UN insists on investigation of alleged crimes against humanity by President
The UN Human Rights Council voted on Friday to extend its investigation into suspected crimes against humanity in Burundi, dealing a blow to an attempt by a group of African countries to dial down the level of scrutiny.
