Burundi

  • Feb 3, 2020
  • 7 min read

Burundi’s new strongman offers some prospect of change

The ruling party has chosen a new presidential candidate to replace incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundi
  • Jan 23, 2020
  • 2 min read

Burundi’s ruling party faces pivotal election moment

The ruling party has enacted a generous retirement package for the president as it prepares to choose a successor

Burundi
  • Nov 20, 2019
  • 8 min read

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2020

Political reform projects across the region face crucial tests in 2020, as challenging circumstances multiply

East Africa
  • Nov 20, 2019
  • 2 min read

Burundi will blame Rwanda for deadly unrest

Authorities say a cross-border attack that left multiple soldiers dead came from Rwandan territory

Burundi
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • 7 min read

Tshisekedi looks for regional help in eastern Congo

Amid rising insecurity in eastern Congo, the president hopes regional assistance can shift the balance of power

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Oct 31, 2019
  • 7 min read

Burundi faces complex succession battle

With six months until elections, nobody is sure who will lead the ruling party to the polls

Burundi
  • Oct 18, 2019
  • 7 min read

Ruling party will look inwards ahead of Burundi polls

With elections looming in May 2020, fears are rising that Burundi may face another controversial and volatile contest

Burundi
  • Sep 10, 2019
  • 2 min read

Tanzania will tighten the screws on Burundian refugees

Tanzania has said it wants all Burundian refugees to return home

Burundi