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Eye On Africa
Burundi suspends activities of foreign NGOs
Authorities in Burundi suspend foreign NGOs' activities, saying they need to comply with a new law and tighter controls. Also, the situation is critical in Madagascar where…
Focus
Even in Kenya, exiled Burundians fear for their lives
In 2015, a political crisis in Burundi sparked deadly violence. Since then, more than 400,000 Burundians have fled the country, some of them to Kenya. But even there, many still…
Eye On Africa
UN inquiry finds Burundi is still committing crimes against humanity
UN human rights investigators accuse Burundi's government of keeping up a campaign of abuse against critics and opponents of President Pierre Nkurunziza. Also, Morocco is…
Eye On Africa
Tears and champagne as commercial flights resume between Ethiopia and Eritrea
In this edition of Eye on Africa: there's champagne and celebrations on the first commercial flight from Ethiopia to Eritrea in two decades. Also, pregnant teens in Burundi are…
In The Papers
Could Burundi's Nkurunziza be eyeing a return to monarchy?
Friday, June 8, 2018: Papers brace for the opening of the G7 summit, with US President Donald Trump set to arrive "like a wrecking ball." In Burundi, surprise turns to suspicion…
Burundi president surprises with vow to step down in 2020
In a surprise move, Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza said Thursday he would step down in 2020, despite widespread belief that he backed a new constitution extending term…
Eye On Africa
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promises to step down in 2020
In tonight’s edition of Eye on Africa: Burundi's president promises he'll step down at the end of his term in 2020. Pierre Nkurunziza's announcement eases fears of fresh…
FRANCE 24 reports on Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Working to prevent an urban Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, FRANCE 24 speaks to medical teams trying to keep the virus from spreading. And in Burundi,…
Eye On Africa
Amnesty International says Nigerian army abused women fleeing Boko Haram
Amnesty International accuses Nigerian soldiers of raping women rescued from Boko Haram. Nigeria's military says the claims are false and malicious. Also, the Democratic Republic…
Burundi approves new constitution extending presidential term limit
Burundians overwhelmingly voted for constitutional reforms bolstering President Pierre Nkurunziza's powers and giving him the option to stay in office until 2034, official…
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