Belgium to stop aids to Burundi if President Nkuruziza doesn’t quit

Belgium says it will sever aid to Burundi’s government if President Pierre Nkurunziza goes ahead with his bid for a third term in office.

The Belgian foreign ministry said standing for re-election would be a serious blow to his legitimacy.

Begium, the former colonial power, is a major aid donor to Burundi. In 2013, the direct aid from Belgium amounted to about $53m (£34m; 47.4m euro).

Belgium has already suspended aid for parliamentary and presidential elections due in Burundi next month.