Burundi

  • May 17, 2016
  • 6 min read

Burundi political fracturing mars prospects for peace

The international community hopes that peace talks scheduled for late May will result in a breakthrough

Burundi
  • Apr 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Assassination risks escalation in Burundi violence

The killing of an army general from the minority Tutsi group could inflame tensions

Burundi
  • Apr 4, 2016
  • 2 min read

UN police will help, but not solve, Burundi crisis

The UN Security Council has resolved to send a moderate-sized police force to Burundi

Burundi
  • Feb 23, 2016
  • 2 min read

External pressure may ease Burundi tensions

Several high-level meetings in the coming days will provide opportunities to restart the peace process

Burundi
  • Feb 3, 2016
  • 7 min read

Burundi crisis will pose risks for the wider region

The crisis is escalating, raising high-risk humanitarian and military scenarios for neighbouring states

Burundi
  • Feb 1, 2016
  • 2 min read

Rising Burundi insecurity could spell more atrocities

The African Union will not deploy peacekeepers, setting back international efforts to manage the unfolding crisis

Burundi
  • Jan 5, 2016
  • 7 min read

Conflicting interests mar Burundi's peace prospects

The international effort to seek a political settlement is likely to fall short

Burundi
  • Jan 5, 2016
  • 2 min read

Major business figures to feature in Benin election

The line-up of candidates for the presidential election in February is taking shape

Burundi