Burundi Holds Legislative Vote, Excludes Main Opposition Leader

Burundi Votes in Election with Opposition Sidelined

Burundi is heading to the polls in a tightly controlled vote expected to favor the ruling party. The opposition has been blocked as the country faces deepening economic crisis.

Burundi Holds Legislative Vote, Excludes Main Opposition Leader

Burundi is holding elections for the National Assembly and local councils that have excluded the main opposition in one of the world’s poorest nations.

Burundi votes in election with opposition sidelined

Burundi is heading to the polls in a tightly controlled vote expected to favor the ruling party. The opposition has been blocked as the country faces deepening economic crisis.

Burundi votes but with opposition neutered

Burundi votes for a new parliament on Thursday but with little risk of an upset after the main opposition was effectively barred from running.

Burundi elections: Ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power

Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.