Burundi
Rwanda says alarmed by Burundi unrest as refugees stream across border
World
May 5, 2015
Rwanda says alarmed by Burundi unrest as refugees stream across border
Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday she was concerned about neighboring Burundi's clampdown on more than a week of protests…
Two reported killed in unrest over Burundi president’s vote bid
World
May 4, 2015
Two reported killed in unrest over Burundi president’s vote bid
Two protesters were killed on Monday, a leading rights activist said, as demonstrations against a decision by President Pierre Nkurunziza's…
Burundi protesters call for a two-day pause in demonstrations
World
May 2, 2015
Burundi protesters call for a two-day pause in demonstrations
Burundi protest organizers on Saturday called for a two-day halt to demonstrations against President Pierre Nkurunziza's move to seek a…
Hundreds rally against president in Burundi, police fire in air
World
April 28, 2015
Hundreds rally against president in Burundi, police fire in air
Police fired tear gas and shot in the air to disperse hundreds of people protesting in the outskirts of Burundi's…
UN: Burundi faces ‘crossroads’ between peace and violence
World
April 15, 2015
UN: Burundi faces ‘crossroads’ between peace and violence
Burundi is at "crossroads" ahead of key elections, the UN rights chief said Wednesday -- between a fair vote that…
Torrential ‘disaster’ in Burundi capital kills 51 people
World
February 10, 2014
Torrential ‘disaster’ in Burundi capital kills 51 people
At least 51 people perished in flooding and landslides in a night of torrential rain in the Burundi capital that…
Surgeon Yacoub to establish children’s hospital in Burundi
Egypt
July 23, 2013
Surgeon Yacoub to establish children’s hospital in Burundi
Egypt's ambassador in Burundi, Atteya Abuol Naga, said renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub has agreed to set up a hospital…
To Egypt’s chagrin, Burundi joins controversial Nile Basin pact
Egypt
March 1, 2011
To Egypt’s chagrin, Burundi joins controversial Nile Basin pact
Burundi on Monday officially joined several fellow upstream countries in an alternative Nile Basin initiative, allowing the pact to come…
Congo, Burundi to join Nile agreement opposed by Egypt
Egypt
January 20, 2011
Congo, Burundi to join Nile agreement opposed by Egypt
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi may soon sign an accord on water usage from the Nile River, paving…
Burundi minister visits Cairo to discuss energy cooperation
Egypt
December 29, 2010
Burundi minister visits Cairo to discuss energy cooperation
Burundi's Energy Minister Moussa Bouchomi on Tuesday arrived in Cairo to discuss the construction of a hydro-electric station in his…