Burundi News News Burundi » Politics: Burundi’s quota for women in politics has had mixed results, but that’s no reason to scrap it
Since 2005, Burundi has set quotas to ensure that the country’s three ethnic groups (Hutu, Tutsi and Twa), as well as women, are represented in its parliament, central government and municipal ...
News Burundi » Politics: Burundi and Rwanda’s Latest Rift Has Its Roots in Eastern Congo
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye attends a meeting on the sidelines of the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 27, 2023 (Sputnik photo by Alexei Danichev via AP Images).
News Burundi » Politics: Burundi and Mali regimes use a common tactic to stay in power: blame an external enemy
The alliance brings together Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. It is currently chaired by Mali's leader, Ibrahim Traoré. The three states withdrew from African Union bodies in January 2025. During his ...
News Burundi » Politics: Burundi crisis talks in bid to end political violence
Government and opposition rivals are meeting in Burundi Wednesday in a bid to end deadly demonstrations against a third term bid by the president, as regional foreign ministers arrived to add pressure ...
News Burundi » Politics: Burundi condemns foreign pressure over political crisis
Burundi's government on Tuesday condemned mounting diplomatic pressure over President Pierre Nkurunziza's controversial bid to stand for a third consecutive term, signalling it would not bow to ...
News Burundi » Politics: In Burundi, Human Rights Reforms Are No Longer a Priority
Burundi’s then-President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye signs the book of condolences after the death of then-President Pierre Nkurunziza, in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 13, 2020 (AP photo by Berthier ...
News Burundi » Politics: IMF's $271 million support to help rebuild Burundi's economy after years of political unrest
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a 38-month agreement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Burundi with access to 130% of the quota, equivalent to SDR 200.2 ...