On 14 February 2026, the African Union (AU) passed its rotating presidency to Burundi for one year. The timing could hardly be more delicate. In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), violence continues to escalate, and Burundi is not
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EU Renews Sanctions on Burundi
On 23 September, the European Council extended EU sanctions against Burundi until 31 October 2018. The restrictive measures include a travel ban and asset freeze on four persons whose activities were judged to be undermining democracy and stifling attempts to reach a political…
“One Refugee’s Life Experience”: Come Nzibarega’s TED Talk
In this recent TED talk, Come Nzibarega describes his experience as a refugee from Burundi. He shares his story about working as a translator for the United Nations, and how he was captured and tortured by rebels in his home…
US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Implements New Economic Sanctions Against Burundi
OFAC has issued new regulations (at 31 C.F.R. Part 554) implementing the President’s Executive Order 13712, of 22 November 2015, imposing sanctions against Burundi. The sanctions consist of measures blocking property and interests in property of persons listed in or designated pursuant…
Burundi: “Third Term-ism” and the Threat to Democracy
On Tuesday morning, weeks of violent protests in the East African nation of Burundi ratcheted up considerably when Major General Godefroid Niyombare attempted to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza. At the time of the announcement, President Nkurunziza was in Tanzania attending…
Immigrant of the Day: Deogratias “Deo” Niyizonkiza (Burundi)
Burundi Refugees
The UN News Service report on one of the oldest refugee situations in the world:Seeking to end one of the most prolonged refugee situations in the world, the United Nations is appealing for $34 million to assist 218,000 Burundians who…