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Church pulls poll support in Burundi
Burundi’s influential Catholic Church said yesterday it was withdrawing support for upcoming elections in the crisis-hit country, dealing a fresh blow to President Pierre Nkurunziza’s controversial bid...
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Burundi president warns against another coup attempt
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, whose controversial bid to seek a third consecutive term has sparked weeks of civil unrest and a failed coup attempt, on Monday warned against any fresh move to...
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Burundi government calls for ‘frank’ dialogue with opposition
An aide to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Thursday called for “a frank and constructive dialogue” with the opposition, who have driven weeks of street protests against his bid to stand for a...
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Burundi opposition announces election boycott
Burundi’s opposition parties announced they will boycott all upcoming key elections, saying it was not possible to hold a fair vote following weeks of violence over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to...
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Burundi’s opposition parties have announced they will boycott upcoming elections, saying it was not possible to hold a fair vote following weeks of violence over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to...
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Burundi government says poll going well, dismisses criticism
Burundians voted for a new parliament after a night of sporadic blasts and gunshots, and weeks of violent protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term in office.
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Bitterly divided Burundi heads for elections
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza appears set to win a controversial third consecutive term in elections on Tuesday, a hollow victory that will leave him ruling over a violently divided nation.
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Burundi’s Nkurunziza: ex-rebel, born-again Christian who divided a nation
A former sports teacher, ex-rebel, born-again Christian and football fanatic, Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza has divided the nation over his bid to secure a third term in office in elections...
View ArticleBurundi opposition leader calls for unity government
Burundi’s leading opposition politician has called on President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold talks with rivals and form a national unity government.
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Burundi president wins third term
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has been re-elected, the African country announced Friday, ending a violence-marred election period and giving him a third term that critics contended he should...
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