Tag: president Evariste Ndayishimiye

Burundi wants to release thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding

Published on March 10, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Burundi is set to release thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding in the east African nation’s prisons. Some 5,255 prisoners or roughly 40 […]

Ex-Burundi opposition MP charged with undermining state security

Published on October 9, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

A former Burundian legislator and outspoken government critic has been charged with defamation and undermining state security, his lawyer said, […]

3 Burundians Face Years in Prison for Stoning President

Published on August 14, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

Three people have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Burundi after being accused of throwing stones at the […]

Burundi’s New President Ndayishimiye to Take Oath Today

Published on June 18, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

Burundi’s newly elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye will be sworn in on Thursday, after the sudden death of his predecessor who […]