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Burundi referendum to extend presidential term raises fears of violence16 May 2018
Following in the footsteps of several other African countries, it is now the turn of Burundi to hold a referendum aimed at making sure that its president stays …
Burundi sets May 17 for vote on contested constitutional reforms19 March 2018
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has set May 17 as the date for a referendum on a controversial constitutional reform that could keep him in power until 20…
In Burundi, registration for controversial constitutional referendum reaches five million21 February 2018
More than five million people have signed up to vote in Burundi’s controversial constitutional referendum in May and elections in 2020, which could allow Presid…
UN Secretary-General criticizes attempted constitutional amendment in Burundi7 February 2018
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sharply criticizing a bid by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza to make changes to the constitution that could see h…
Burundi's constitution amendment process going well before referendum: minister19 January 2018
The campaign of explaining amendments to the Burundian constitution before a referendum in May 2018 is going on well, the east African country's interior minis…