Burundi

  • Jan 16
  • 7 min read

Armed group attack reverses Burundi-Rwanda thaw

Regional proxy battles in the DRC are unravelling a limited rapprochement between Kigali and Gitega

Burundi
  • Jun 20, 2023
  • 7 min read

Burundi opposition woes distract from CNDD-FDD crisis

The authorities have suspended the main opposition party but the ruling party is also in crisis

Burundi
  • May 5, 2023
  • 7 min read

Bunyoni arrest buoys Burundi's president but is risky

The president has ordered the arrest of his former prime minister and political rival

Burundi
  • Sep 23, 2022
  • 7 min read

Burundi shakeup may not signal immediate change

The president has ousted his prime minister, with whom he has had long-standing differences

Burundi
  • Jun 21, 2022
  • 7 min read

Burundi will maintain pressure on the armed opposition

Despite expressing openness to dialogue, the government maintains a belligerent stance towards the armed opposition

Burundi
  • May 6, 2022
  • 7 min read

Regional Congo security plan may disappoint and divide

Regional leaders are planning a major new intervention aimed at restoring stability to eastern DRC

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Feb 24, 2022
  • 7 min read

Sanctions end aids Burundi but may entrench old flaws

The president’s diplomatic charm offensive has borne major fruits with the resumption of US and EU aid

Burundi