Tagged: Burundi Elections
Conrad Omodiagbe
Burundi: Ruling Party wins Presidential Elections
Days after its keenly contested general elections, the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) in Burundi has declared the governing party’s candidate, Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winner of the country’s presidential election amid accusations of rigging by the leading opposition challenger. The Commission announced the result on Monday, revealing that Ndayishimiye, a retired army general, won 69 […]
Farida Adamu
Burundi Prepares for May 20 Polls
More than 5 million people in Burundi are registered to vote in the general elections scheduled for May 20 despite coronavirus threats. Every day, campaign activities will begin at 06H00 (04H00 GMT) and end at 18H00 and will last until 17 May. The elections are set to elect a new president, members of parliament and […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Violence Plagues Burundi Ahead of Elections
At least 22 “wrongdoers” have been killed by the Burundi government during a violent clash between security forces and an armed group on the outskirts of the country’s capital, Bujumbura. The ordeal also resulted in the death of two police officers. These killings and others alleged but not yet confirmed, continue a reign of terror […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Opposition in Burundi Pick Presidential Candidate
Ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 20, 2020, the main opposition party in Burundi, the National Congress for Liberty – known by its French acronym CNL, has found its official candidate in former rebel leader, Agathon Rwasa. The party announced the 56-year old’s nomination news through a post on Twitter. The former rebel […]