Burundi
Coverage of Burundi in the Nexus archive.
- Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
Eric, a 26-year-old in Burundi, was told by a doctor to plan for his funeral and abandon the idea of having children after being diagnosed with HIV. Instead of giving up, he transformed his experience into activism.
- Burundi: Burundi and Mali Regimes Use a Common Tactic to Stay in Power - Blame an External Enemy
Burundi's president Évariste Ndayishimiye made an official visit to Burkina Faso in April 2026 while serving as the rotating chair of the African Union. The article highlights a broader analysis of how Burundi and Mali regimes employ similar tactics to maintain power.
- Niger becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court
Niger has formally left the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of selective justice. This follows similar exits by Mali and Burkina Faso, with Niger's withdrawal effective 12 months after notifying the UN. The ICC expressed disappointment, citing the departure as undermining efforts to combat impunity for serious international crimes.
- Africa: How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?
The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania risks creating cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections. The article highlights concerns about the safety and voluntariness of refugee returns.
- Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations
Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a conference on reparatory justice. Taiwan accuses Kenya of sidelining officials at an international oceans forum due to Chinese pressure. Refugees from DR Congo in Burundi's Busuma camp support their national team in the World Cup.
- Ebola epidemic: Ten African countries at risk
Africa CDC warns ten additional African countries are at risk as the Ebola outbreak spreads. Uganda confirms new cases, while three Red Cross volunteers died in eastern DR Congo. Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in Mongbwalu and Rwampara forced suspected cases to flee.