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9 August 2023
In Burundi, senate launches evaluation of ethnic quota system for first time in 20 years
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24 June 2020
In Burundi, parliament approves vice president and prime minister nominated under new constitution
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16 June 2020
In Burundi, constitutional court orders president-elect to be sworn in early
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22 May 2018
Burundi backs new constitution extending presidential term limits
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16 May 2018
Burundi referendum to extend presidential term raises fears of violence
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19 March 2018
Burundi sets May 17 for vote on contested constitutional reforms
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21 February 2018
In Burundi, registration for controversial constitutional referendum reaches five million
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7 February 2018
UN Secretary-General criticizes attempted constitutional amendment in Burundi
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19 January 2018
Burundi's constitution amendment process going well before referendum: minister
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18 January 2018
Burundi government accused of arresting opponents of constitutional changes
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14 November 2017
Change of constitution is a breach to Arusha Agreement, Burundi opposition warns
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27 October 2017
Burundi government backs disputed constitution change, referendum soon
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15 May 2017
Burundi's president sets up commission tasked with revising the Constitution
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News
20 January 2017
Burundi: Presidential Term Limit and National Union Government Discussed in Arusha
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News
2 January 2017
Burundi's president hints at possible constitutional change to abolish term limits
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