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Arrest warrant issued for Burundi’s exiled opposition leader | Burundi News

Arrest warrant issued for Burundi’s exiled opposition leader | Burundi News

Arrest warrant for Sinduhije relates to attacks, including grenade explosions and ambushes, that have killed dozens and injured several since the start of 2020. Burundi has issued an international arrest warrant against exiled opposition politician Alexis Sinduhije, accusing him of leading a group responsible for multiple “terrorist acts”. The announcement, made by the country’s attorney general…

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Burundi's new coronavirus policy: Mass testing in Bujumbura city | Coronavirus pandemic News

Burundi’s new coronavirus policy: Mass testing in Bujumbura city | Coronavirus pandemic News

Burundi has launched a campaign of mass testing for the coronavirus in the country’s largest city, in a significant shift in policy for a nation which has largely ignored the dangers of the outbreak.

Many Bujumbura residents, including students, participated in the screening in three centres in the north, centre and south of the commercial capital on Monday.

The move is a change in tone by the…

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Evariste Ndayishimiye: Who is Burundi's new president? | News

Evariste Ndayishimiye: Who is Burundi’s new president? | News

Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, is an army general likely facing a tricky balancing act to bring change to the nation while pleasing the elites who helped put him in power.

Ndayishimiye, 52, widely known by his nickname “Neva”, was sworn inon Thursday, two months ahead of schedule following the sudden death of his predecessor, Pierre Nkurunziza, of what authorities said was…

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Ndayishimiye sworn in as Burundi’s new president | News Evariste Ndayishimiye has been sworn in as Burundi's new president, taking oath at a colourful ceremony in the capital, Gitega, after the sudden death of his predecessor.

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Obituary: Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza | News

Obituary: Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza | News

Burundi’s government has announced the sudden death of President Pierre Nkurunziza, a former rebel leader who took office following a bloody civil war in 2005. 

He was 55.

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In a statement on Tuesday, the government said Nkurunziza had died of heart failure.

It came just weeks before the president was meant to hand over power to political ally Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winner of last…

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Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza dies: Government | Burundi News

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza dies: Government | Burundi News

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack, according to the government.

In a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday, the government announced “with great sorrow to Burundians and the international community” the passing of Nkurunziza, 55.

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According to the statement, Nkurunziza had attended a volleyball match on Saturday afternoon and was taken to hospital that…

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Kacaman: Burundi's YouTube star dies of malaria aged six

Kacaman: Burundi’s YouTube star dies of malaria aged six

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Image caption Six-year-old Darcy Irakoze perfomed with the top comedians in Burundi

A six-year-old YouTube star known in Burundi for his popular comedy sketches has died of malaria, his manager says.

Darcy Irakoze, known as Kacaman, was a primary school pupil who performed online and in…

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Burundi's Imbonerakure leader named head of RTNB

Burundi’s Imbonerakure leader named head of RTNB

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Image caption The UN has described the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the ruling party, as a militia

The head of a Burundian militia accused of atrocities has been named to lead the state broadcaster, RTNB, sparking condemnation by human rights groups.

Human Rights Watch said the appointment of Eric…

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