Burundi

  • Jul 13, 2015
  • 2 min read

Burundi plays up external risk to deflect internal one

If flawed presidential polls go ahead in the current climate, stability risks will rise

Burundi
  • Jul 9, 2015
  • 2 min read

Pressure eases on Burundi leader as he eyes next poll

The Burundian president seeks to solidify his claim to popular legitimacy

Burundi
  • Jun 29, 2015
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Burundi government takes gamble on flawed polls

The government is ploughing ahead with elections in a bid to strengthen its position with a renewed mandate

Burundi
  • Jun 12, 2015
  • 7 min read

East Africa politics mars region's crisis role

Regional states are under pressure to take a more forceful role in Burundi's crisis, but face domestic barriers

East Africa
  • Jun 1, 2015
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Any poll delay would not dilute Burundi leader aims

The region's proposal to delay polls could offer some respite to the Burundian president

Burundi
  • May 20, 2015
  • 2 min read

Africa term limit block belies shifting regional views

When term limit extensions provoke instability, regional support for the leaders in question cannot be assured

Africa
  • May 18, 2015
  • 2 min read

Burundian leader's militant threat rhetoric will fail

The Burundian president seeks to use alleged external threats to shore up domestic and regional support for his rule

East Africa
  • May 15, 2015
  • 2 min read

Elite splits cast shadow over restored Burundi order

The recent coup has failed, but the country's crisis is not over yet

Burundi