If you have ever wondered what the capital of Burundi is, you will be surprised. Unlike many African nations where capitals are global names, Burundi’s capital feels quiet, cultural, and full of ...

BUJUMBURA, May 21 (Reuters) - The capital of Burundi was quiet but tense on Thursday after a night of heavy gunfire, particularly in the restive neighbourhood of Musaga, where residents spoke of ...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Gunfire and explosions rang out Thursday as military forces backing an attempted coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza battled troops loyal to him over key sites in ...

NAIROBI (Reuters) - At least eight people died in shootings in Burundi's capital Bujumbura overnight, an administrator said, and explosions rang out in several districts, the latest in a series of ...

Chanelle Irankunda from Burundi holds placard with a message to Pope Francis during his recent visit to Kenya. (Photo: Waweru Murage/Standard) t least 20 dead bodies were seen on the streets of the ...

At least one person was killed as gunfire and explosions rocked the Burundi capital Thursday evening, a local official and witnesses said, just as a UN Security Council delegation arrived to push for ...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi, July 22 (UNHCR) - Mbila Bilele is one of 10,000 Congolese refugees and asylum-seekers who live in the Burundian capital, Bujumbura. The 34-year-old widow, who has applied for ...

Coming down the hill, we make like a runaway train. Perilous, it seems, is the only speed in Burundi. The bus is crowded, luggage and bodies toppling as we hug each turn in the road. Outside, the ...