11-04-2016 ■ Lawmakers in the National Assembly questioned Burundi’s role in Somalia on 3 November. Burundi currently provides over 5,000 troops to fight for the African Union’s peacekeeping force, known as AMISOM, against the Islamic militants, Al Shaabab. Lawmakers focused on two issues: the delayed payment of troops currently deployed and (...)

11-02-2016 ■ It was around 5 a.m. this 2 November when a motorcyclist has been shot dead in Gihosha northern neighborhood of Bujumbura the capital. “The motorcyclist has dropped his customer here at Mugano Avenue. They found another person who was standing there. Suddenly, the customer has pointed at the motorcyclist (...)

11-01-2016 ■ The Group of Burundi East African Legislative Assembly MPs, has held this 31 October a press conference to inform Burundians about activities conducted by this EAC institution in plenary sessions that took place in Tanzania in August and October 2016 in Arusha and Zanzibar respectively.”As the process of Burundi (...)

10-31-2016 ■ The striking off and suspension of several civil society organizations (CSOs) by the Burundian government causes fear for the regime and doubt about its governance. “… The above associations have deviated from their goals set in their statutes and are rather busy tarnishing the country’s image and stirring up (...)

10-29-2016 ■ During his visit to Bujumbura, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General Jamal Benomar gave an exclusive interview to Iwacu. He explains the objective of his trip and shares his views on the current situation in Burundi.   The Security Council has tasked you to consult with the Government on Resolution (...)

10-27-2016 ■ A coalition of 13 leading International NGOs demand Burundi suspension from the UN Human Rights Council. The flagrant refusal to cooperate with the UN human rights system and the gross and systematic violations occurring in the country are the main motives of the suspension. In an open letter to (...)

10-26-2016 ■ Non-profit groups PISC-Burundi and CAPES+ have made a joint declaration in which they praise the recent government’s crackdown on major civil rights and other non-profit groups. For Hamza Venant Burikukiye, the legal representative of CAPES+, those banned and suspended civil society organizations did not abide by their statute and (...)

10-26-2016 ■ The African Union Peace and Security Council-AU PSC and the European Union Peace and Security Council- EU PSC expressed hope that the report of former President Mkapa, to the recent EAC Summit, and the response of Heads of State, can accelerate the process. They commended the mediation efforts deployed (...)

10-25-2016 ■ Paolo LEMBO, the Resident Representative of UNDP and the Coordinator of the United Nations System, has reminded Burundians that there is no doubt their country still needs UN support to achieve sustainable development. “Regardless of opinions people may hold about the work of the UN, Burundi still needs the (...)

10-24-2016 ■ Accused of deviating from the goals set in their statutes, five local non-governmental organizations have been completely banned from working in Burundi by the Interior Minister. The organizations are namely the Forum for the Strengthening of Civil Society (FORSC), the Forum for Awareness and Development (FOCODE), Christian Action for (...)