The Burundian opposition leader, Agathon Rwasa, has criticised the authorities for preventing him from launching his new political party in the capital, Bujumbura.
He said it showed that some of those in power had not moved on from the days of civil war.
The ban was issued on Saturday by the mayor of Bujumbura, citing security concerns.
The authorities initially refused to allow Mr Rwasa to set up a new party, insisting he change its name.
Mr Rwasa – who says he will run for president in next year’s elections – was a rebel leader during Burundi’s long civil war.
more recommended stories
Jacob Zuma lays criminal charge against state prosecutor in corruption trialFormer South African president Jacob Zuma.
-
UN Secretary-General urges Eswatini to respect children’s rights
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called.
-
South Africa rejects door on Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine – which Zimbabwe approved
South Africa’s drugs regulator said on.
-
Husband in court over killing of Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop
The husband of the Kenyan athlete,.
-
Africa’s Covid cases surpass 8.42 million mark
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases.
-
Ivory Coast’s ex-president Gbagbo vows return to political life
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo says.
-
Kissing Matt Hancock’s United Nation Africa job offer withdrawn
Former British health secretary Matt Hancock.
-
Rwandan president pardons former Prime Minister jailed for issuing fake cheques
President Paul Kagame has granted pardon.
