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Burundians Vote Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

A supporter holds a picture of Agathon Rwasa, presidential candidate of the main opposition party the National Congress for Liberty (CNL), during the last day of the campaign in Gitega, central Burundi, on May 17, 2020. AFP

Tense elections to replace Burundi’s long-ruling president got underway on Wednesday despite a coronavirus outbreak that the East African nation has largely ignored.

The vote…

Excitement in Burundi as President Nkurunziza receives prestigious HiPipo Music Awards winner

BUJUMBURA – Burundi President – Pierre Nkurunziza has officially received 2019 prestigious HiPipo Music Awards winner for Africa Fans’ Favorite Fresh Talent – Natacha La Boss at State House, Bujumbura.

Ms. Natacha, a female artist from Burundi tightened her grip on the path to excellence in the music industry. In the just concluded 8th edition of the HiPiPo Music Awards held at Kampala Serena…

Casi 100 muertos por violencia en Burundi

Al menos 87 personas murieron en enfrentamientos con el ejército de Burundi registrados en los últimos días en Bujumbura, la capital, dijo un representante militar.

Cuatro policías y otros cuatro soldados estaban entre los muertos. Gaspard Baratuza, un vocero de las autoridades, dijo que también nueve militares y 11 policías habían resultado heridos.

Decenas de personas fueron detenidas tras los…