Pierre Nkurunziza

• Quebec town cancels twin cities project in Burundi citing human rights concerns

  Twin city projects are legal agreements entered into between two cities, typically to promote cultural and commercial ties.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2019
  
• Americans warned to leave Burundi amid political violence

  The U.S. government has asked it citizens to leave Burundi as soon as possible after 87 people were killed Friday, in an escalation of the violence surrounding the disputed third term of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

  World

  Dec 13, 2015
  
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• 15 killed in attacks on military camps in Burundi amid tensions

  At least 15 people were killed as gunfire and explosions rocked Bujumbura, marking a steep escalation of a simmering conflict over the president's tenure.

  World

  Dec 11, 2015
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• UN threatens to sanction Burundi amid ‘possible genocide’ fears

  International leaders urgently called for the government and opposition to meet amid fears that the African nation is at risk of genocide.

  World

  Nov 12, 2015
• Opposition leader claims Burundi not ready for polls

  A leading opposition candidate says Burundi is not ready for parliamentary or presidential elections next month because the government is curtailing freedoms.

  World

  May 25, 2015
• Warnings issued for Canadians amid violent clashes in Burundi’s capital

  Violence and political tensions in Burundi have prompted the Canadian government to warn against non-essential travel to the East African nation, while urging Canadians currently in the capital to stay indoors.

  World

  May 14, 2015
• Army general in Burundi says president is ousted as chaos grips capital

  An army general said on a private radio station in Burundi on Wednesday that President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate is over, however whether he had the support of the military was unclear as gunfire echoed in the streets.

  World

  May 13, 2015