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BURUNDI: No peace without prosperity – analysts

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Poverty, selfish political interests and inadequate economic development are the underlying causes of the political crisis gripping Burundi,...

BURUNDI: One word blocking peace process

Saturday, November 08, 2008

An attempt by regional mediators to revive the peace process between the government and the rebel Forces nationales de libération (FNL) hit a snag on...

BURUNDI: Government of consensus formed

IRIN

Friday, November 16, 2007

Political leaders in Burundi have welcomed the formation of a new more inclusive cabinet as an important step towards bringing the country's last...

BURUNDI: Villagers flee as rebel fighters attack splinter group's position

IRIN

Friday, October 26, 2007

Fighters of Burundi's last active rebel group have for the second time in one week attacked a position occupied by a break-away faction, forcing...

BURUNDI: Assessment to determine whether FNL "dissidents" are genuine

IRIN

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Mediators in Burundi's peace process are investigating whether members of the country's last active rebel group, who have fallen out with their...

BURUNDI: Nkurunziza strikes deal to end political stalemate

IRIN

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

After many weeks of a political deadlock that saw the Burundian parliament fail to pass any laws, President Pierre Nkurunziza has announced a deal...

BURUNDI: Calm returns as army warns it may crack down on rebels

IRIN

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Residents of Buterere commune near the Burundian capital of Bujumbura have returned to their homes after fleeing clashes between rebel factions that...