Rappler's latest stories on Burundi
Burundi unveils cabinet dominated by hardliners
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye places some of the regime's most controversial characters in his government
Thousands bid farewell to former Burundi president at state funeral
'Nowhere in Africa, or the world, has a leader been as close to God as president Nkurunziza was,' says President Evariste Ndayishimiye
Burundi's new leader to 'continue on the path' of predecessor
(UPDATED) In his inaugural speech, Evariste Ndayishimiye shows little departure in tone from his predecessor, hailing Pierre Nkurunziza's 15-year rule and accusing the international community of meddling
Burundi court orders president-elect sworn in after leader's death
The court rules that the country must 'proceed, as soon as possible, with the swearing-in of the president-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye'
Shock and fear as Burundi mourns veteran president
Flags in Burundi are lowered to half-mast after the death of the 55-year-old leader
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies – government
The government of the Republic of Burundi says Pierre Nkurunziza died 'following heart failure' on Monday, June 8
Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election
Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to inherit a deeply isolated country, under sanctions and cut off by foreign donors, its economy and national psyche damaged by the years of political violence and rights violations
Burundians vote despite virus outbreak
The vote comes after 5 years of turmoil sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term, which unleashed unrest that left at least 1,200 dead and saw 400,000 flee the country
Burundi expels top WHO team in coronavirus crisis
The foreign ministry, in a letter to WHO Africa headquarters, says the UN agency's representative in Burundi and his 3 colleagues 'are declared persona non grata and as such, must leave the territory of Burundi' by May 15
Burundi shrugs off pandemic, citing 'God's protection'
Burundi's ruling party downplays worries over the pandemic, allowing life to proceed as normal and even pressing ahead with a presidential election on May 20
Burundi seeks 15-year jail term for journalists
The 4 journalists of Iwacu, one of Burundi's few independent media outlets, were covering a story about DR Congo rebels
Burundi names Gitega as new capital
The announcement of the new political capital is in line with a presidential promise made 10 years ago
Burundi to shut United Nations rights office – sources
The government on Wednesday, December 5, sends a verbal note to resident UN coordinator Garry Conille to transmit the message to the rights council's High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet in Geneva
6 from Burundi robotics team reported missing in Washington
Police post to Twitter photographs of the 6 – 4 young males and two females who participated in the First Global Challenge robotics competition
Burundi minister shot dead in latest violence
The murder is the first of a serving government minister since Burundi sank into turmoil over President Pierre Nkurunziza s controversial bid for a third term
UN decides to send police force to Burundi
The UN Security council adopts a resolution drafted by France on dispatching up to 228 UN police to the capital Bujumbura and throughout Burundi
South Sudan violence tops African Union summit agenda
South Sudan is just one of the crises shaking the continent that African leaders will address during the summit
War crimes court opens preliminary probe into Burundi crisis
An ICC prosecutor says she had been following events since April 2015 when Burundi was thrown into turmoil by President Pierre Nkurunziza s announcement that he would run for a third term
Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable – study
Among mega cities Manila – facing a triple threat from cyclones superstorms and earthquakes – tops the list of urban areas with the highest number of people exposed
Dozen injured in Burundi grenade blast as UN chief visits
A dozen people were injured in at least 10 grenade blasts overnight in the capital Bujumbura police say as UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon visits the country
Ban Ki-moon starts first visit to Burundi since start of crisis
Ban Ki moon is to hold talk with Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza on Tuesday morning
Thousands protest in Burundi against Rwanda 'aggression'
Burundi has accused Rwanda of backing rebels intent on overthrowing President Pierre Nkurunziza who was returned to power despite weeks of protests and calls from world leaders for him to step aside
Rwanda to relocate Burundi refugees to other countries – gov't
The UNHCR says it is concerned over the announcement saying it seems to undermine the precedent of refugee protection Rwanda has set over decades
UN backs Burundi force as Africa leaders debate on troops
Chad s leader Idriss Deby the new African Union chairman also tells fellow presidents that conflicts across the continent had to end
Crisis-hit Burundi frees two foreign journalists
UPDATED French journalist Jean Philippe Remy Africa bureau chief for French daily Le Monde and British photojournalist Phil Moore were arrested on Thursday afternoon during a raid in which 15 others were also held
Paris demands 'immediate' release of French, British journalists in Burundi
French journalist Jean Philippe Remy and British photographer Philip Moore were arrested while reporting in the volatile central African nation
UN council makes little headway in Burundi crisis talks
Burundi has been gripped by violence since April and more than 400 people have died since then and at least 230 000 have fled the country
Burundi rebels announce force to oust president
This comes amid mounting regional pressure on the government to accept African Union peacekeepers which it calls an invasion force
Burundi rejects African Union peacekeepers as 'invasion force'
The Burundi government so far dismissed proposals for any peacekeeping force on its territory
US sanctions Burundi nationals for 'fueling violence'
The US sanctions come after some 100 people were killed during and after coordinated assaults on 3 military installations in Burundi s capital Bujumbura on December 11
US warns citizens to leave Burundi after fighting flares
The US State Department makes the warning following Friday s attacks that left nearly 90 people dead
87 killed in Burundi clashes – army
Meanwhile several witnesses accuse soldiers and police of extrajudicial killings
Dozens of corpses lie in streets day after Burundi attacks – witnesses
Several residents accuse the police of rounding up young men after Friday s attacks on 3 military bases then executing them
Top Burundi official escapes assassination bid
Senior police officials say two criminals have been arrested following the assassination attempt on Zenon Ndaruvukanye
UN moves to prevent 'possible genocide' in Burundi
UN officials are drawing up plans including rushing UN peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Burundi or deploying a regional force under the African Union if the violence spirals out of control
US ejects Burundi from Africa trade pact AGOA
US President Barack Obama takes the step in response to a continuing crackdown on opposition members which has included assassinations extra judicial killings arbitrary arrests and torture
Failure to contain Burundi crisis risks regional war: UN
A UN expert says failure by the international community to immediately intervene in Burundi can result in new mass atrocities and spark a wider regional war the proportions of which are impossible to predict
Ex-head of Burundian army during civil war assassinated – family
Colonel Jean Bikomagu a key figure in the former Tutsi dominated army was gunned down in his car by unidentified assailants
Agence France-Presse condemns Burundi inaction after journalist beating
The violent aggression against our correspondent recognized and respected by the entire profession on the African continent cannot go unpunished
Burundi president wins controversial third term
But President Pierre Nkurunziza s victory could trigger donor sanctions against the already impoverished nation
African Union deploys military and rights observers to Burundi
The AU teams are aimed to prevent an escalation of violence in Burundi and to facilitate the completion of efforts to resolve the serious crisis in the country
Burundi counts votes after controversial presidential polls
Results from the polls condemned as illegitimate by the international community are expected by the end of Thursday July 23
Violence as Burundi votes with president seeking re-election
UPDATED President Pierre Nkurunziza is widely expected to win a third consecutive term despite international condemnation and thousands of people fleeing feared violence
Bitterly divided Burundi heads for elections
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza appears set to win a controversial third consecutive term in elections on Tuesday July 21 a hollow victory that will leave him ruling over a violently divided nation
12 killed in Burundi clashes on Rwanda border – official
The attack has been claimed by rebel Burundian army soldiers who attempted but failed to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza in a coup in mid May
UN: Burundi elections not free or credible
United Nations observers say Elections in Burundi wracked by violence and boycotted by the opposition are free or credible a day after clashes left 6 dead in the capital
Grenade attacks as Burundi holds controversial polls
Armed groups throw grenades at stations in both the capital Bujumbura and in some provinces ahead of Monday s parliamentary and local elections
Grenade attacks injure 11 police in Burundi capital – security sources
UPDATED Several police posts and vehicles were attacked with grenades in the Citiboke Nyakabiga Musaga and Jabe districts
Detained Rwandan journalist in Burundi freed
Burundi has been in crisis since late April over President Pierre Nkurunziza s controversial bid to stand for a third consecutive five year term
Burundi focus of talks as African leaders meet
African leaders will talk about the political unrest in Burundi and the regional migration crisis at an African Union summit
