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…
Ideals and Values that Inspired the International Criminal Court
The setting up of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a “reckoning” for those who had long disregarded the lives and dignity of their people, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has said and…
“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…
International Criminal Court
Three African nations announced their intentions to leave the International Criminal Court. Burundi announced its withdrawal from the court after the ICC Prosecutor announced an investigation into murders of anti-government protestors.The Gambia, the smallest country in Africa, and known for crushing…
Concern Over Statement by Senior Official in Burundi, Denying Genocide in Rwanda
The United Nations Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, has expressed concern at inflammatory statements concerning the genocide in Rwanda that were made by a senior official of the ruling party in Burundi and cautioned that such statements…
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…
“Convert or Die” – Ethnic Cleansing of Muslims in the Central African Republic
Below is an excerpt from my recent article, "Convert or Die," analyzing the ethnic cleansing of Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR). The full article can be read here, at the Al Jazeera English site - http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2015/08/convert-die-ethnic-cleansing-car-150811130050880.html. _______________________________Muslims are only newsworthy…
Electoral Crisis Burundi Can Affect Stability and Development of Central Africa; More Than 145,000 Persons Flee to Neighboring Countries in Week Before the Burundi Presidential Election
One day after United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein alerted the Security Council about the seriousness of the electoral crisis in Burundi, his Office today issued a new warning about the impact the “extremely tense…
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…