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Burundi: Evariste Ndayishimiye sworn in as president

Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye, has been sworn in as President of the country as he begins his first term in office. He was elected President in...

President of Burundi to get $530,000 exit-package

Burundi lawmakers on Tuesday adopted legislation offering a golden parachute to outgoing presidents, including a luxury villa and a one-off sum equivalent to more...

Tanzania to send back 200,000 Burundian refugees

Tanzania will in October this year send back some 200,000 Burundian refugees. Burundi and Tanzania agreed to this move stating that the repatriation of these...

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 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.

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.

Burundians vote in crucial referendum on term limit

Burundi is holding a referendum on presidential term limit which could extend President Pierre Nkurunziz's stay in power until 2034.

Burundi leader named ‘eternal supreme guide’ by party

Burundi's ruling party has bestowed the title of "eternal supreme guide" on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official confirmed Sunday, as critics claimed he wants to lock in power for life.

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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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