Pierre Nkurunziza

Generals behind failed coup d'etat unlawfully detained for more than a month ahead of upcoming elections, says lawyer.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 23, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Manager of reggae band Lion Story tells IBTimes UK why he fears for his life in Burundi

Elsa Buchanan Jun 23, 2015

EU is ready to support the implementation of the specific measures recently announced by the AU.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 22, 2015

Refugees forbidden to leave Burundi as government wants to 'protect image of a safe country'.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 19, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Former Hutu rebel tells IBTimes UK he will will not boycott contested elections.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 19, 2015

Opposition supporters may join army defectors in armed struggle against regime before elections.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 18, 2015

Opposition leader tells IBTimes UK why 'economic asphyxia' is only way to push President out

Elsa Buchanan Jun 17, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Politicians claim CENI members elected by flawed vote including that of woman who was in coma at the time.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 16, 2015

Rwanda's constitution allowed the president to run only for two for seven-year terms.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 16, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Leonce Ngendakumana tells IBTimes UK what was discussed during the EAC meeting.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 16, 2015

Opposition leaders welcome new proposals but claim third-term issue is not fully addressed

Elsa Buchanan Jun 15, 2015

Pacelli Ndukimana tells IBTimes UK why only foreign pressure can break Burundi's political deadlock

Elsa Buchanan Jun 12, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Uncle of young man killed by police in Burundi tells IBTimes UK the country has become lawless

Elsa Buchanan Jun 11, 2015

BREAKING: At least two people dead in Buyenzi as youth try to carry bodies through the streets

Elsa Buchanan Jun 10, 2015

Three teachers arrested in Makamba as protests resume in the capital Bujumbura.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 09, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: A protester tells IBTimes UK of alleged acts of torture by Burundian police

Elsa Buchanan Jun 09, 2015

BREAKING: The electoral commission CENI announces new dates for controversial elections.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 08, 2015

UPDATE: 'Police behave as if people were at war' opposition leader tells IBTimes UK

Elsa Buchanan Jun 08, 2015

Opposition says whistle campaign to as police carries out relentless crackdown xxx

Elsa Buchanan Jun 05, 2015

Protester tells IBTimes UK 'I could be killed and thrown in the river' as hundreds are arrested.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 05, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Willy Nyamitwe tells IBTimes UK that Annan's comments are "misplaced" and unsubstantiated.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 05, 2015

Willy Nyamitwe said millions of Burundians want Nkurunziza to run again

Elsa Buchanan Jun 05, 2015

Senior US diplomat warns that if Burundi's president insists on staying for a third term in office, the country will become "difficult if not impossible" to govern.

Adam Justice Jun 05, 2015

President adviser said third term was 'not a taboo issue' for the president.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 04, 2015

From armed to political struggle, IBTimes UK looks at who the ex-fighters backing the president really are.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 03, 2015

BREAKING: Presidential adviser Willy Nyamitwe confirms no elections will take place on 5 June.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 03, 2015

US Department of State urges Nkurunziza to respect two-term mandate as defined in Arusha Accords

Elsa Buchanan Jun 03, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Burundi's opposition leader tells IBTimes UK UN special budget needed to disarm youth groups.

Elsa Buchanan Jun 03, 2015

Protesters in Burundi agree on truce after East African leaders fail to address their concerns

Elsa Buchanan Jun 01, 2015

Civil war looms as analysts claim political instability will derail Burundian economy.

Elsa Buchanan May 29, 2015