Geopolitics
New York, May 1 (JEN): Civil unrest continued for a fourth day in areas of Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura, after current President Nkurunziza was nominated by the ruling National Council for the Defence of Democracy – Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party as their candidate for upcoming presidential elections, the United Nations relief arm reported on Thursday. more
Burundi: Ban condemns violence after President nominated as candidate

New York, Apr 29 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has on Tuesday condemned the outbreak of violence in Burundi following the nomination of President Pierre Nkurunziza as t ...

Burundi: UN working to help relocate civilians fleeing election-related violence

New York, Apr 28 (JEN): Civil unrest erupted in Burundi this weekend after the ruling party overwhelmingly elected President Pierre Nkurunziza on Saturday as its candidate for the 26 June pr ...

Burundi: UN refugee agency warns surge in people fleeing pre-election violence

New York, Apr 18 (JEN): The number of Burundians seeking refuge in neighbouring countries has surged in recent weeks following an uptick in pre-election violence and intimidation throughout ...

UN political chief says Burundi making strides towards ‘peaceful, credible’ elections

New York, Jan 22 (JEN) Amid a flare-up in fighting and ongoing political tensions between the Government and opposition members, the organization of legitimate elections in Burundi remains à ...

Burundi: UN electoral mission prepared to help country in ‘decisive’ return to peace

New York, Jan 13 (JEN) The United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi, known by its French acronym MENUB, officially launched its activities on Monday in the capital of Bujumbur ...

Burundi: UN envoy says 2015 elections will be ‘litmus test’ for democratic processes, stability

New York, Aug 7 (JEN) While noting Burundi’s efforts to ensure an inclusive political climate ahead of elections in 2015, the United Nations envoy for the country warned on Wednesday ...