Kigali now tells off Burundi

Rwanda has dismissed accusations it was meddling in neighbouring Burundi's political crisis, with Kigali's foreign minister Louise Mushikiwabo saying Rwanda only wants peace. FILE PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA

Rwanda has denied allegations that it is offering a safe haven for Burundian opposition members.

Bujumbura has accused Kigali of supporting rebel groups planning to wage war against President Pierre Nkuruzinza’s government.