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Burundi transition


Former rebel to run for Burundi president

Source: Reuters (1 day ago)

BUJUMBURA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Burundi's FNL political party has elected former rebel leader Agathon Rwasa as its candidate for the 2010 presidential elections. The tiny central African ... 


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Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza speaks at a U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food security summit in Rome November 16, 2009. The United Nations opened its world food summit on Monday ...


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