Burundi

  • Jun 17, 2008
  • 6 min read

BURUNDI: Lasting peace remains a serious challenge

FNL attacks on Bujumbura and four other provinces in April brought to a halt the fragile peace...

Burundi
  • May 8, 2008
  • 1 min read

BURUNDI: Heavy FNL fighting compounds government woes

The army said today that 50 National Forces for Liberation (FNL) rebels had died in clashes about...

Burundi
  • Apr 18, 2008
  • 1 min read

BURUNDI: FNL clashes reflect lingering security threat

Fourteen were reported killed in fighting overnight between the armed forces and National Forces...

Burundi
  • Feb 20, 2008
  • 7 min read

EAST AFRICA: Kenya crisis blunts regional potential

Kenya's longstanding role as East Africa's main transport hub -- and dominant political player --...

Kenya
  • Dec 27, 2007
  • 2 min read

SOMALIA: Burundian troops lift peace-keeping prospects

Ethiopia today welcomed the deployment of nearly 200 Burundian peacekeepers in Mogadishu, the...

Somalia
  • Dec 17, 2007
  • 7 min read

EAST AFRICA: Chinese tap region with Ugandan car plant

The MFK Corporation has announced that it will next month begin assembling vehicles and...

  • Nov 30, 2007
  • 6 min read

EAST AFRICA: Coffee economy buoys region's growth

Eastern Africa has enjoyed an upsurge in growth in recent years, and was the fastest growing...

  • Nov 8, 2007
  • 1 min read

BURUNDI: VP resignation adds to government turmoil

First Vice-President Martin Nduwimana resigned yesterday, adding to pressure on President Pierre...

Burundi