Burundian comedian Alfred Aubin Mugenzi, known as Gigingi, was released after prison time
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.
The Tough Work of Burundi Political Cartoonists
Making light of a difficult situation is the daily work of embattled Burundi political cartoonists
Burundi Violence Highlights Africa’s Struggle with Democracy
The continent has been struggling with increased election violence over the past years as numerous leaders have attempted to change their constitutions to allow them to either extend their term directly or to allow them to run for another term
Collapse of Burundi Democracy Must Be Reversed
Africa still plagued by leadership that often refuses to leave power like dying Burundi democracy
Burundi President Claims Third Term in Dangerous Move
Clashes and arrests mark farce election that sees controversial Burundi President remain in power
Possible Burundi Vote Delay Raises Hope For Peace
Opposition and international hope for Burundi vote delay get boost from public government statement
Burundi Vote Underway Amid Political Turbulence Spike
President Nkurunziza’s push for third term has brought chaos to Burundi vote for new Parliament
Pressure Grows to Cancel Burundi Elections
African Union leaders increase pressure for President to cancel controversial Burundi elections
Burundi Protests Spread After President Seeks to Stay
Wave of anger after President seeks to change rules for third term sparks new Burundi protests
First Burundi Woman is Elected to FIFA Committee
Nation celebrates as success as first Burundi woman is elected to FIFA world soccer’s highest executive committee