Burundi elections

Tension in Burundi as parties pull out of elections, leaving president Nkurunziza to compete alone

There is reported tension in Burundi as the country conducts its much awaited elections on Monday June 28th. Six candidates from opposition political parties have all pulled out of the elections citing manipulation by president Piere Nkurunziza whom they accuse of rigging the elections before it took place. Burundi which is just recovering from a […]

East African Community to monitor Burundi elections

The East African Community (EAC) election observer team is in Burundi to ensure a free and fair election in East African war prone country. The team which went on Thursday 24th June 2010 comprises of members of the East African Legislative Assembly and members of the Assembly from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. The team […]