Now playing Next World News Belgian citizens leave Burundi amid upsurge in violence People are leaving Burundi, amid an upsurge in violence there – with some touching down at Brussels airport. It comes after Belgium, Burundi’s 21/12/2015
Now playing Next World News Burundi's government criticises African Union plan to send in peace-keepers The government of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has reportedly said that it will not allow foreign troops across its borders. It comes after 19/12/2015
Now playing Next Africanews AU ready to deploy East African Stanby Force to Burundi The African Union Commission could deploy the East African Standby Force to Burundi in the wake of deadly clashes recorded since April.The contingency plan was deliberated upon at the 565th African 17/12/2015
Now playing Next Africanews Burundi: Tensions heighten as trial begins for failed coup plotters Days after Friday's (December 11) clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura killing 87 people, a trial has began for the May coup plotters amid heightened tensions. Generals and senior army officers are 15/12/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi clashes: police accused of rounding up victims before they were killed Burundi’s army says almost 90 people were killed in Friday’s violent clashes in the capital Bujumbura. It was the worst outbreak of unrest since a 12/12/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Military bases attacked in Burundi's capital Bujumbura The sound of gunfire has been heard in the streets of Bujumbura. A military official said twelve insurgents were killed and 20 others arrested after 11/12/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Surge in violence in Burundi raises concerns at UN Security Council and the European Union Concern over spiralling violence in Burundi has led the European Union to announce it is temporarily making a small reduction in staff and pulling 13/11/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi announces security crackdown after months of violence Burundi’s security minister has announced the start of a forced disarmament programme following months of violence and civil unrest. Troops are 09/11/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi: radio silence leaves room for political violence The country's main independent radio stations have been closed since April when unrest began. By day there is an uneasy calm, by night gunfire rings out in Bujumbura. 19/08/2015
Now playing Next Rwanda Red Cross reunites lost refugee children with families in Rwanda Thousands of people live in Rwanda’s Mahama refugee camp. Most have fled deadly attacks and political turmoil in neighbouring Burundi. Burundian 13/08/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi elections 'deeply flawed' says US The US joins criticism of Burundi presidential elections by the East African Community which said the ballot was 'neither free nor fair' as Nkurunziza wins a controversial third term. 25/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi: electoral commission confirms third term for Nkurunziza Burundi’s electoral commission has confirmed the country’s incumbent president has won a third term in office. Pierre Nkurunziza clinched his 24/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi presidential vote underway amid violence and murders Burundi’s chief of state has voted in the country’s presidential elections. Many say Pierre Nkurunziza is violating the constitution by running for a 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi's past overshadows Nkurunziza's pursuit of power The latest crisis in Burundi was sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s announcement he would run for office a third time. Burundi’s constitution 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi: at least two reported dead in presidential election violence At least two people have died in clashes overnight, linked to the presidential election in Burundi. A police officer and a civilian were killed 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi: President seeks third term in highly charged vote President Nkuranzizi seeks five more years in controversial vote despite county facing its worst crisis 21/07/2015
Now playing Next Burundi Burundi elections put off again, fears of violence rise Elections in Burundi, postponed two weeks ago, have been delayed for a second time — local and legislative. Police have been shooting at protesters 04/06/2015