Tag: Burundi

Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo

Summary: Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be…

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Burundi-Rwanda border closure hurting Uganda exports

Summary: The closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border will impact Uganda, despite the…

ISMA TUKAMUHABWA By ISMA TUKAMUHABWA

Rwandan Authorities Assure No Retaliation Amid Burundi’s Border Closure

Summary: Rwandan authorities have reassured Burundians residing in the country that there…

EXAMINER EDITORIAL By EXAMINER EDITORIAL

Activists condemn Burundian president over stoning of gays

Summary: Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has faced strong criticism from activists following…

MIA ATUHAIRE By MIA ATUHAIRE

Rwanda’s Kagame Responds to Tshisekedi’s ‘Invasion’ Warnings

Summary: President Paul Kagame has expressed determination to defend Rwanda amid threats…

Mimi Nina Lakhani By Mimi Nina Lakhani

Burundi Accuses Rwanda of Backing Rebels in Recent Attack

Summary: Burundi's president on Friday accused Rwanda of funding and training rebels…

Mimi Nina Lakhani By Mimi Nina Lakhani

Burundi’s president says gay people should be stoned

Summary: Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched a virulent anti-gay tirade on Friday,…

Busiinge Aggrey By Busiinge Aggrey

Burundi Rebel Attack Kills 20

Summary: An attack by rebels in western Burundi has killed 20 people,…

Agence France-Presse By Agence France-Presse

Burundian forces depart Congo as part of EAC pullout

Summary: Nearly 1,000 Burundian soldiers have left the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Agence France-Presse By Agence France-Presse

Burundi jails ex-PM over attempted coup

Summary: Burundi's Supreme Court sentenced ousted prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni to life…

Agence France-Presse By Agence France-Presse