‘We are ready to fight for Rwanda,’ Kagame says
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said his country is ready to defend itself amid threats of invasion.
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Burundi president’s statements ignites tension with neighboring Rwanda
Rwandan government accuses Burundi’s president of inciting divisions among Rwandans, following reports of his call for pressure on leaders, prompting diplomatic tensions in the Great Lakes region.
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Burundi shuts border with Rwanda in wake of lethal rebel assault
Decision a response to Rwanda’s alleged support for Burundi’s rebels, says official
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UN: 1,000+ Burundian troops covertly fighting M23 rebels in DRC
The Burundian government denies any troop deployment in Congo, but UN experts say they have evidence to the contrary.
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Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye sparks controversy on LGBT rights
The President’s controversial remarks reiterated his position that those endorsing homosexuality should remain in Western countries
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Rebels attack civilian area in Burundi, killing 20
The rebel group Red-Tabara has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Prosecutors demand life sentence for former Burundian prime minister
Alain Guillaume Bunyoni faces 7 charges including threatening the life of President Evariste Ndayishimiye
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Four children die in Burundi church collapse
The catastrophic event unfolded in the southern region of the country, where the ill-fated church was situated.
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Burundi declares cholera outbreak
At least 15 cases reported in western part of country, says Health Ministry
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