Burundian army battles gunmen near Rwandan border

  • 9 years ago
Burundi's military confirms shooting and explosions near Rugazi, 85 miles north of the capital. It's the latest unrest ahead of controversial elections scheduled for next week. Also, ongoing unrest and fear of famine overshadow celebrations for South Sudan's fourth year of independence. Instability remains rife in the world's newest nation, with thousands killed or displaced. And calm returns to the Algerian town of Ghardaia but the situation remains tense.

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