Pierre Nkurunziza
Election Results and Post-Poll Violence: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 8)
Though the presidential elections in Burundi have concluded, political violence surrounding the controversial vote has not simmered.
Burundi's President Wins Third Term Amid Anger Over His Legitimacy
President Pierre Nkurunziza has received 69 percent of the vote in Burundi's contentious ballot, while opposition supporters in Bujumbura told VICE News that they didn't respect the election.
Violence and Protests on Polling Day: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 7)
On the day of the controversial presidential elections, VICE News visits polling stations across Burundi's capital, and witnesses Nyakabiga's last act of protest before the polls closed for the day.
Deadly Violence Ahead of Burundi's Election Foreshadows Struggle Ahead
As polls are now closing, the country is poised for more of the violent political turmoil that has plagued the African nation for the past months.
Rally of the Ruling Party: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 6)
In the latest dispatch, VICE News attended a CNDD-FDD rally in Cibitoke Province, and spoke with a former high-ranking official of Burundi’s ruling party, now living in exile in Rwanda.
Nighttime Violence in Bujumbura: Burundi On The Brink (Dispatch 5)
VICE News visits an opposition neighborhood in Bujumbura during the night to see what defense mechanisms have been put in place, and witnesses the aftermath of the violence that occurs overnight.
Threat of Violence Doesn’t Dampen the Campaign Festivities In Burundi
Amid unrest that UN officials fear may escalate into atrocities, President Pierre Nkurunziza held his final rally today in the run-up to next week’s election.
The Spoils of War: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 4)
The Burundian army held a press conference, showing off seized weaponry and captured fighters following last week’s clashes with armed rebels.
Firebombed Media: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 3)
VICE News goes on a tour of media offices that have been firebombed, and visits the last standing independent newspaper in Bujumbura.
Meet the Poet Who Fled for Her Life After Protesting Against Burundi's President
Ketty Nivyabandi was a Burundian citizen, poet, and writer before President Pierre Nkurunziza's decided to run for a controversial, and possibly illegal, third term in office. She led protests against his move, and is now living in exile.
'Stock up on Food for Your Children': Burundi Votes Amid Continued Unrest
VICE News is in Bujumbura, Burundi, where the first election of the season passed off relatively peacefully on Monday. Yet people here continue to fear the worst, just one month after a failed coup.
Head of Burundi’s Parliament Reportedly Flees to Belgium, Slams President Over Upcoming Elections
The leader of Burundi's Parliament has reportedly left the country, denouncing President Pierre Nkurunziza’s pursuit of an “illegal” third term in office.