Burundi will continue to block broadcasts from two international media organizations and expand restrictions on their operations.
Burundi articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Burundi. Burundi is not a functioning democracy. The ruling party has begun a violent drive to capitalize power in the 2018 referendum that was designed to give the current President the right to stay in power indefinitely. Also see our articles on Africa or on important neighbors of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Burundi Students Jailed for Writing on President’s Photo
Authorities in Burundi has arrested seven school children who are accused of having scribbled on the president’s photo in their school books.
UN Panel: Democratic Space in Burundi is Shrinking
U.N commission of inquiry in Burundi says government of President Pierre Nkurunziza is becoming more repressive which does not bode well for 2020 elections.
Arrest Warrant for Ex-Burundi Leader Inflames Tensions
Pierre Buyoya dismisses as politically motivated arrest warrant against him for his alleged role in assassination of Burundi’s first democratically elected leader.
A Damning Report Sounds an Alarm on Political Violence in Burundi
When all is said and done, a concerted effort by the African Union can have some real impact. Cooperation towards international isolation, the freezing of assets, travel bans and embargos may be the only way forward.
Experts Gather to Defend Human Rights in Africa’s Great Lakes Region
Meeting to look for ways to reduce violence and human rights abuses through the judicial process
Burundi’s President Promises to Retire in 2020
Deadly political violence and a failed coup attempt followed Nkurunziza’s decision in 2015 to pursue a third term
New Study Links Conflict to Lack of African Term Limits
The connection between term limits and conflict reflects the source of political violence in Africa
New official title for Burundi dictator: The ‘eternal supreme guide’
Ruling party bestowed title of “eternal supreme guide” on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official confirmed
Repression buttresses Burundi leader’s bid to extend rule
Bid by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza could see him hold onto power for another decade or more