Burundi Presidential Elections
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In America's Democratic Showcase, The World Sees A Model Of What Not To Do
In the seaside cafes of Beirut, the whole thing looks "like a bad joke." To persecuted journalists in Burundi, it amounts to "a total loss of dignity." The government-scripted press of Beijing diagnoses "an empire moving downhill." And the spin doctors of the Kremlin see cause for pure and unambiguous delight.
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Trouble Ahead for Burundi as President Set for Hollow Victory
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is set to win a controversial third term in office, but analysts say his victory will be hollow, with the country divided, isolated and facing aid cuts.
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Explosions, Gunfire Rock Burundi Capital Hours Before Presidential Vote
Explosions and gunfire were heard late Monday in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, hours before polls were due to open in a divisive presidential election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza's is seeking a controversial third term.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Appeals for Secure Burundi Elections
On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.
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Demonstrator Shot Dead as Protests Erupt Outside Burundi Capital
A demonstrator was shot dead and two others wounded in southern Burundi on Monday, a local official and witness said, in one of the first confirmed reports of civil unrest erupting outside the capital Bujumbura.
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Burundi President Dismisses Protesters to File Third Term Bid
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza filed his candidacy to run for a third term on Friday, saying elections will "go well" despite days of deadly protests at his controversial bid.
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Togolese Leader Set to Extend Rule in Presidential Election
Togo voted on Saturday in an election expected to give President Faure Gnassingbe a third term in office that could extend his family's grip on power to more than half a century.
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In America's Democratic Showcase, The World Sees A Model Of What Not To Do
In the seaside cafes of Beirut, the whole thing looks "like a bad joke." To persecuted journalists in Burundi, it amounts to "a total loss of dignity." The government-scripted press of Beijing diagnoses "an empire moving downhill." And the spin doctors of the Kremlin see cause for pure and unambiguous delight.
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Trouble Ahead for Burundi as President Set for Hollow Victory
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is set to win a controversial third term in office, but analysts say his victory will be hollow, with the country divided, isolated and facing aid cuts.
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Explosions, Gunfire Rock Burundi Capital Hours Before Presidential Vote
Explosions and gunfire were heard late Monday in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, hours before polls were due to open in a divisive presidential election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza's is seeking a controversial third term.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Appeals for Secure Burundi Elections
On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.
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Demonstrator Shot Dead as Protests Erupt Outside Burundi Capital
A demonstrator was shot dead and two others wounded in southern Burundi on Monday, a local official and witness said, in one of the first confirmed reports of civil unrest erupting outside the capital Bujumbura.
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Burundi President Dismisses Protesters to File Third Term Bid
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza filed his candidacy to run for a third term on Friday, saying elections will "go well" despite days of deadly protests at his controversial bid.
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Togolese Leader Set to Extend Rule in Presidential Election
Togo voted on Saturday in an election expected to give President Faure Gnassingbe a third term in office that could extend his family's grip on power to more than half a century.
