UN inquiry says torture, rape and arbitrary detention among the wrongdoings documented over the past 16 months
South Africa is the most affected country, with more than 52,000 confirmed cases
Pierre Nkurunziza, who ran repressive regime for 15 years, was due to stand down in August
Contested victory comes after campaign marked by claims of political violence
Election meant to usher in the first democratic transition in 58 years of independence for impoverished east African nation
Concerns grow over potential clashes and spread of Covid-19 as country prepares to vote
Truth and Reconciliation Commission finds the remains during nationwide excavation
Locals glad to play hero for once after trip from Addis Ababa to Rwanda takes worrying turn
Rights-abusing ruling party’s youth wing blocking services to those not contributing
Opposition says it will legally challenge results in first election since Robert Mugabe ousted
Arrests made during sweep for rebels in flashpoint districts of capital Bujumbura
Security forces said to have attacked women during searches of opposition supporters’ houses
Doubt over talks in Tanzania over inclusion of parties government blames for violence
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame is latest president to alter constitution in order to stay in power
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