00:01Burundi's Electoral Commission has announced that presidential elections will be held on May 3rd next year.
00:08The announcement came during a meeting boycotted by opposition parties,
00:12which are already raising concerns about the transparency and fairness of the process.
00:18President Ivaris Ndaishimiye in power since 2020 is widely seen as a frontrunner
00:24after being named the candidate for the ruling CNDD-FDD party.
00:30Final results are expected on May 18th, 2027, with a possible second round scheduled for June 1st, if required.
00:38In a joint statement, members of the opposition say the Commission, in its composition and conduct,
00:43is not capable of organizing elections that meet the required standards of transparency and fairness.
00:51The father said, without inclusive political dialogue, the label poll preparation, premature and inappropriate.
00:57Burundi is one of Africa's poorest countries and has seen years of internal conflict and repression.
01:05It's very interesting.
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