Burundi elections: what's at stake and what to expect

Pamela Abbott; Thomas Stubbs

Burundi elections: what's at stake and what to expect

Royal Holloway University of London

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Abstract

On 20 May 2020, Burundians head to the polls to elect a new president. Incumbent Pierre Nkurunziza has promised to step aside after 15 years in office. The ruling party has selected an army general, Evariste Ndayishimiye, as its candidate.

Nkurunziza’s election in 2015 was controversial. It triggered a failed military coup d'etat and a crackdown on opposition. Many journalists and human rights defenders went into exile.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation UK
Publication status	Published - 30 Apr 2020

Keywords

Burundi
Peacebuilding
Pierre Nkurunziza
Democracy in Africa
Elections in Africa
Burundi Politics
Governance in Africa
Peace & Security
Leadership in Africa

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