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Global support for Burundi’s jailed schoolgirls

There is huge global support for schoolgirls jailed in Burundi for scribbling over the picture of the country's President. Seven schoolchildren were arrested two weeks...

Burundi’s announces city of Gitega as new capital

Authorities in Burundi have named the city of Gitega as the country's new political capital. The small central city now takes over from the bigger...

AfDB approves $322 million for projects in Burundi and Tanzania

Tanzania and Burundi are to receive some $322 million from the African Development Bank to improve road infrastructure in their respective countries. The projects aim...

Burundi blames Belgium for the killing of a national hero

Burundi on Sunday accused former colonial power Belgium of ordering the assassination of independence hero and Crown Prince Louis Rwagasore in 1961, a move...

Berahino switches allegiance to Burundi

Forward Saido Berahino is eligible to play for Burundi in next month’s African Nations Cup qualifiers after FIFA approved his application to switch international...

Burundi’s president Nkurunziza will not seek re-election

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza said he will step down when his term ends in 2020, a decision that has shocked many. The decision however eases...

Burundi: Presidential term limit extended in referendum vote

Burundi's new constitution which allows for changes to be made to presidential term limits in the central African country has been approved by voters in last week's referendum.

Burundi: Opposition rejects referendum results

The coalition led by main opposition leader Agathon Rwasa said on Saturday it did not recognise the result of a referendum on constitutional reforms that could leave President Pierre Nkurunziza in power until 2034.

Burundi: ‘Yes’ votes ahead in referendum

Burundi looked set to adopt constitutional reforms that could allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to remain in power until 2034, with official results on Friday showing a "yes" vote winning in 14 of 18 provinces.

Deaths recorded during Burundi’s referendum

Human Rights Watch has claimed that more than 15 people have been killed during Thursday’s referendum which is likely to extend President Pierre Nkurunziza’s stay in power.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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