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In Burundi, senate launches evaluation of ethnic quota system for first time in 20 years9 August 2023
Burundi's Ethnic Quota System Under Senate Evaluation
Burundi’s Senate officially launched an evaluation of the ethnic quota system that gives Hutu and Tutsi,…
In Burundi, parliament approves vice president and prime minister nominated under new constitution24 June 2020
Burundian parliament on Tuesday approved the nominations of the country's Vice President and Prime Minister made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, w…
In Burundi, constitutional court orders president-elect to be sworn in early16 June 2020
In Burundi, after the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza earlier last week, the Constitutional Court had to choose between an interim president, namely the Sp…
Burundi backs new constitution extending presidential term limits22 May 2018
President Pierre Nkurunziza could now run for two more terms after vote decried by opposition as foregone conclusion.
Voters in Burundi have backed constituti…
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 …