Opposition leader shot dead in Burundi’s capital

Burundi’s opposition leader Patrice Gahungu was shot dead on Monday night as he was heading home at Gasenyi in the capital Bujumbura, his family told Xinhua Tuesday.

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Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

TheCitizen

05 Oct

At least eight people shot dead in Burundi capital

At least eight people have died in shootings in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, an administrator has said, the latest in a series of attacks to hit the city since a disputed presidential election.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi opposition figure shot dead

The leader of a small Burundian opposition party has been shot dead in the capital Bujumbura, witnesses say.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Nigerian traditional leader shot dead

A northern Nigerian traditional leader, the emir of Gwoza, is shot dead after his convoy comes under from suspected Boko Haram militants.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi party activists shot dead

Police say three ruling party activists have been shot dead in a bar in eastern Burundi as tensions mount ahead of elections later in the year.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi soldier shot dead by police

A soldier is shot dead by police in Burundi during a demonstration, as protests against the president's third-term bid continue.

 

9 years ago

BBC

15 Aug

Ex-army chief shot dead in Burundi

The former head of Burundi's army has been shot dead outside his home in the capital Bujumbura.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

10 Sep

Two gunmen shot dead in Burundi army clashes

Burundi troops have killed two gunmen in separate clashes in recent days, the army said yesterday, the latest unrest following the president’s controversial re-election.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Oct

Burundi cameraman, family shot dead by security forces: residents

A Burundian journalist, his wife and their two children were shot dead by security forces in a flashpoint district of the capital Bujumbura amid tensions following the re-election of President Pierre Nkurunziza, residents said Wednesday.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Somali MP shot dead outside mosque

A Somali MP is assassinated outside a mosque in Somalia's capital by Islamist militants - the fifth parliamentarian to be killed this year.

 

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