Burundi

  • Jun 24, 2020
  • 2 min read

Burundi’s new prime minister sends mixed signal

Outgoing Minister of Public Security Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni has been appointed to the newly created role

Burundi
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • 7 min read

Burundi’s new president faces old challenges

President Evariste Ndayishimiye has taken power after the surprise death of outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi
  • Jun 17, 2020
  • 7 min read

African elections face contrasting COVID-19 challenges

Some governments will have incentives to hold planned elections, while others may look to cling on to power

Africa
  • Jun 12, 2020
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Burundi’s transition faces first test

The authorities are debating how to handle the transition of power following the president’s death

Burundi
  • Jun 10, 2020
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Burundi president’s death will sway post-poll dynamics

President Pierre Nkurunziza has died, just weeks after his successor was elected

Burundi
  • Jun 5, 2020
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Burundi court returns poll dispute to political realm

Opposition leader Agathon Rwasa has lost a legal challenge to the results of May’s presidential election

Burundi
  • May 27, 2020
  • 7 min read

Burundi’s new leader offers limited hope of change

Burundi's election marks a rare democratic transition, but power remains firmly held by the ruling party

Burundi
  • May 20, 2020
  • 2 min read

Burundi’s new president will look to consolidate power

Burundi’s is holding landmark polls that will bring President Pierre Nkurunziza’s 15-year rule to an end

Burundi