Burundi news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Burundi:

Politics

• Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020, ending a decade-long presidency marked by controversy and human rights abuses. (BBC News, May 2020)
• The African Union has lifted its sanctions against Burundi, citing improvements in the country's human rights situation. (Al Jazeera, April 2020)
• Burundi's government has banned opposition parties from participating in the 2020 elections, sparking concerns about the legitimacy of the process. (The Guardian, March 2020)

Human Rights

• Human Rights Watch has accused Burundi's government of perpetrating widespread human rights abuses, including torture, arbitrary arrests, and killings. (Human Rights Watch, February 2020)
• The UN Human Rights Council has expressed concern about the situation in Burundi, citing reports of violence, intimidation, and restrictions on freedom of expression. (UN News, January 2020)
• Burundi's government has denied allegations of human rights abuses, claiming that opposition groups are responsible for violence and instability. (Xinhua News Agency, December 2019)

Economy

• Burundi's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2020. (IMF, April 2020)
• The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support Burundi's response to the pandemic. (World Bank, March 2020)
• Burundi's government has launched a plan to boost the country's economy, including investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism. (Burundi Government, February 2020)

Health

• Burundi has reported its first cases of COVID-19, with several cases confirmed in the capital city of Bujumbura. (WHO, March 2020)
• The country's health system is struggling to cope with the pandemic, with shortages of medical supplies and equipment. (IRIN News, April 2020)
• Burundi's government has launched a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population. (Burundi Government, May 2020)

Other News

• Burundi has been hit by a series of floods, displacing thousands of people and causing significant damage to infrastructure. (ReliefWeb, April 2020)
• The country's football team has qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 23 years. (BBC Sport, March 2020)
• Burundi has launched a new national park, aimed at protecting the country's unique biodiversity and promoting eco-tourism. (The East African, February 2020)