Burundi general declares coup against President Nkurunziza
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up, but his level of support is unclear.
Thousands protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...