Burundi

Country Burundi
Capital Bujumbura
Continent Africa
Currency Burundi franc(BIF)
Languages Kirundi, French & Swahili

Bujumbura

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Burundi's first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only 100 days in office, triggering widespread ethnic violence between Hutu and Tutsi factions. More than 200,000 Burundians perished during the conflict that spanned almost a dozen years. Hundreds of thousands of Burundians were internally displaced or became refugees in neighboring countries. An internationally brokered power-sharing agreement between the Tutsi-dominated government and the Hutu rebels in 2003 paved the way for a transition process that led to an integrated defense force, established a new constitution in 2005, and elected a majority Hutu government in 2005. The new government, led by President Pierre NKURUNZIZA, signed a South African brokered ceasefire with the country's last rebel group in September of 2006 but still faces many challenges.

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Burundi - Wikipedia
Burundi - CIA World Fact Book
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Burundi National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Burundi National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Burundi: Sandra Muhoza’s prolonged detention must end as court rules it lacks jurisdiction to decide on her case - Reporters sans frontièresBurundi: Sandra Muhoza’s prolonged detention must end as court rules it lacks jurisdiction to decide on her case  Reporters sans frontières

Burundi elections: One-party parliament looms as opposition says democracy 'killed' - BBCBurundi elections: One-party parliament looms as opposition says democracy 'killed'  BBC

US Firm Backs $760 Million Congo-Rwanda-Burundi Hydropower Plant - MintUS Firm Backs $760 Million Congo-Rwanda-Burundi Hydropower Plant  Mint

Burundi: Elections Without Opposition - Human Rights WatchBurundi: Elections Without Opposition  Human Rights Watch

Burundi's ruling party wins all seats in parliamentary vote as opposition cries foul - France 24Burundi's ruling party wins all seats in parliamentary vote as opposition cries foul  France 24

Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Burundi's President on Independence Day - ZAWYAMorocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Burundi's President on Independence Day  ZAWYA

Ireland Fellows Programme Courtney Fellowship 2026-2027 for Burundi (Fully-funded) - Opportunity DeskIreland Fellows Programme Courtney Fellowship 2026-2027 for Burundi (Fully-funded)  Opportunity Desk

Fighting in Congo can lead to a regional war: Burundi President Ndayishimiye - The HinduFighting in Congo can lead to a regional war: Burundi President Ndayishimiye  The Hindu

Amir sends congratulations to President of Burundi - The Peninsula QatarAmir sends congratulations to President of Burundi  The Peninsula Qatar

People in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika’s endless flooding - Al JazeeraPeople in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika’s endless flooding  Al Jazeera

Burundi joins a new regional dynamic to modernize its agriculture - African Development Bank GroupBurundi joins a new regional dynamic to modernize its agriculture  African Development Bank Group

Digital 2025: Burundi - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Burundi  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Crown Prince congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025  kuna.net.kw

Burundi introduces malaria vaccine into routine immunization - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceBurundi introduces malaria vaccine into routine immunization  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Burundi votes in election with opposition sidelined - DWBurundi votes in election with opposition sidelined  DW

Burundi elections: Ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power - BBCBurundi elections: Ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power  BBC

Kuwait Premier congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Premier congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025  kuna.net.kw

Congolese refugees in Burundi face starvation and violence amid aid cuts - Al JazeeraCongolese refugees in Burundi face starvation and violence amid aid cuts  Al Jazeera

Burundi’s expanded vaccination programme vital in reducing deaths in young children - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceBurundi’s expanded vaccination programme vital in reducing deaths in young children  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Kuwait Amir congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Amir congratulates Burundi Pres. on Independence Day - diwan - 01/07/2025  kuna.net.kw

At Burundi’s border, war is approaching - Afrique XXIAt Burundi’s border, war is approaching  Afrique XXI

Around Burundi’s largest lake, women and children bear the brunt of floods - Dialogue EarthAround Burundi’s largest lake, women and children bear the brunt of floods  Dialogue Earth

Burundi: Technical Assistance Report-Financial Sector Stability Review - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Burundi: Technical Assistance Report-Financial Sector Stability Review  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

'Igihugu c'u Burundi carikukiye, nta gihugu canke ishirahamwe bizoza kutugaba ngaha iwacu' - Prezida Ndayishimiye - BBC'Igihugu c'u Burundi carikukiye, nta gihugu canke ishirahamwe bizoza kutugaba ngaha iwacu' - Prezida Ndayishimiye  BBC

UNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 8 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis), 24 May – 06 June 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 8 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis), 24 May – 06 June 2025  ReliefWeb

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Burundi - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Burundi  Human Rights Watch

Burundi - Labour, Taxation, Economy - BritannicaBurundi - Labour, Taxation, Economy  Britannica

Fighting malnutrition in Burundi: Mothers of Light are rays of hope - World Bank BlogsFighting malnutrition in Burundi: Mothers of Light are rays of hope  World Bank Blogs

Explore the Best Places to Visit in Burundi | A Traveller's Guide - AirtelExplore the Best Places to Visit in Burundi | A Traveller's Guide  Airtel

Burundi -amatora ya 2025: Abanyepolitike bemeza ko yibwe ngo bagiye 'gufata ibirwanisho' - BBCBurundi -amatora ya 2025: Abanyepolitike bemeza ko yibwe ngo bagiye 'gufata ibirwanisho'  BBC

DR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi - UN NewsDR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi  UN News

Burundi votes but with opposition neutered - France 24Burundi votes but with opposition neutered  France 24

WFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit - UN World Food ProgrammeWFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit  UN World Food Programme

DR Congo violence has pushed 35,000 to Burundi, says UN refugee agency - UN NewsDR Congo violence has pushed 35,000 to Burundi, says UN refugee agency  UN News

Mpox continues to menace Burundi - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceMpox continues to menace Burundi  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Burundi, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Impact Evaluation (Pilot) - UN World Food ProgrammeBurundi, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Impact Evaluation (Pilot)  UN World Food Programme

Aid efforts in Burundi buckling as more Congolese arrive in largest influx in decades - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyAid efforts in Burundi buckling as more Congolese arrive in largest influx in decades  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Anzana Electric and African Development Bank Power Up Burundi’s Energy Future with $600,000 Grant to Weza Power - African Development Bank GroupAnzana Electric and African Development Bank Power Up Burundi’s Energy Future with $600,000 Grant to Weza Power  African Development Bank Group

Burundi: Congolese refugees in Musenyi site face humanitarian and health emergency - MSFBurundi: Congolese refugees in Musenyi site face humanitarian and health emergency  MSF

Aid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis - UN NewsAid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis  UN News

Urgent appeal launched as DR Congo crisis fuels mass displacement to Burundi - UN NewsUrgent appeal launched as DR Congo crisis fuels mass displacement to Burundi  UN News

IAEA Helps Burundi Ensure Food Security with Healthy Cattle - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Helps Burundi Ensure Food Security with Healthy Cattle  International Atomic Energy Agency

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Burundi - Sharjah24UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Burundi  Sharjah24

What Gutting USAID Means for My Young Patients in Burundi - Time MagazineWhat Gutting USAID Means for My Young Patients in Burundi  Time Magazine

Burundi Population Movement 2025: DREF Operational Update (MDRBI023) - ReliefWebBurundi Population Movement 2025: DREF Operational Update (MDRBI023)  ReliefWeb

Thousands arrive in Burundi within days, fleeing rising tension and violence in eastern DR Congo - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyThousands arrive in Burundi within days, fleeing rising tension and violence in eastern DR Congo  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Rwanda is planning to attack - Burundi president - BBCRwanda is planning to attack - Burundi president  BBC

A New Dawn for Electricity Access in Burundi? - World Bank BlogsA New Dawn for Electricity Access in Burundi?  World Bank Blogs

Burundi Red Cross respond to thousands fleeing conflict in the DRC - IFRCBurundi Red Cross respond to thousands fleeing conflict in the DRC  IFRC

EXPLAINER – Burundi legislative elections: What you need to know - Anadolu AjansiEXPLAINER – Burundi legislative elections: What you need to know  Anadolu Ajansi

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, President Évariste Ndayishimiye tells BBC - BBCRwanda planning to attack Burundi, President Évariste Ndayishimiye tells BBC  BBC

Burundi: RSF warns of escalating violence against journalists ahead of elections - Reporters sans frontièresBurundi: RSF warns of escalating violence against journalists ahead of elections  Reporters sans frontières

Burundi: the African Development Bank combines initiatives for a sustainable response to the influx of refugees - African Development Bank GroupBurundi: the African Development Bank combines initiatives for a sustainable response to the influx of refugees  African Development Bank Group

DR Congo crisis leaves mothers with newborns fleeing to Burundi - UN NewsDR Congo crisis leaves mothers with newborns fleeing to Burundi  UN News

Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

HM the Sultan greets presidents of Congo, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, Governor General of Canada - Times of OmanHM the Sultan greets presidents of Congo, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, Governor General of Canada  Times of Oman

Burundi plugs Jiji hydro to power grid in growth push - The EastAfricanBurundi plugs Jiji hydro to power grid in growth push  The EastAfrican

Burundi is losing its trees: how to break heavy charcoal use and tree clearing through climate reforms - The ConversationBurundi is losing its trees: how to break heavy charcoal use and tree clearing through climate reforms  The Conversation

Burundi - General DebateBurundi  General Debate

Does free schooling give girls a better chance in life? Burundi study shows the poorest benefited most - The ConversationDoes free schooling give girls a better chance in life? Burundi study shows the poorest benefited most  The Conversation

UNHCR: Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR: Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Burundi - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Burundi  UNAIDS

Refugees as Catalysts for Local Development in Burundi - World BankRefugees as Catalysts for Local Development in Burundi  World Bank

Campaigning officially begins in Burundi for legislative, local elections - Anadolu AjansiCampaigning officially begins in Burundi for legislative, local elections  Anadolu Ajansi

A remarkable journey toward success and growth of CRDB Bank Burundi - thecitizen.co.tzA remarkable journey toward success and growth of CRDB Bank Burundi  thecitizen.co.tz

Burundi Red Cross Volunteers: ‘Every day and everywhere’ for the community, responding to Mpox and beyond - IFRCBurundi Red Cross Volunteers: ‘Every day and everywhere’ for the community, responding to Mpox and beyond  IFRC

Congo refugees pour into Burundi, conditions dire, says UN - ReutersCongo refugees pour into Burundi, conditions dire, says UN  Reuters

UNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 3 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis), 14 - 28 March 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 3 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis), 14 - 28 March 2025  ReliefWeb

UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis - Human Rights WatchUN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso/Burundi/Madagascar : Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi - 28/05/2025 - Africa IntelligenceBurkina Faso/Burundi/Madagascar : Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi - 28/05/2025  Africa Intelligence

One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children - UnicefOne-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children  Unicef

UNHCR launches appeal as dire situation in DR Congo impacts Burundi - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR launches appeal as dire situation in DR Congo impacts Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Amatora mu Burundi: CENI iti 'yagenze neza', CNL nayo iti 'yaranzwe n'utunenge tuyatesha agaciro' - BBCAmatora mu Burundi: CENI iti 'yagenze neza', CNL nayo iti 'yaranzwe n'utunenge tuyatesha agaciro'  BBC

Institute for the Study of War - Institute for the Study of WarInstitute for the Study of War  Institute for the Study of War

Burundi shows that land rights are key to economic stability - Context NewsBurundi shows that land rights are key to economic stability  Context News

Strengthening the path for Kibira and Rusizi National Parks in Burundi - UNESCOStrengthening the path for Kibira and Rusizi National Parks in Burundi  UNESCO

WFP Burundi Country Brief, January 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, January 2025  ReliefWeb

Burundi's Children Hit Hard by Mpox - UnicefBurundi's Children Hit Hard by Mpox  Unicef

Africa File, March 27, 2025: SAF Liberates Khartoum; Burundi and Rwanda Tensions - Institute for the Study of WarAfrica File, March 27, 2025: SAF Liberates Khartoum; Burundi and Rwanda Tensions  Institute for the Study of War

Press release on the promotion mission to the Republic of Burundi - African Commission on Human and Peoples' RightsPress release on the promotion mission to the Republic of Burundi  African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

WFP Burundi Country Brief, December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, December 2024  ReliefWeb

Tanzania Now Opens the East Africa’s New Longest Bridge in Order to Boost Tourism and Better Travel Connectivity with Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi - Travel And Tour WorldTanzania Now Opens the East Africa’s New Longest Bridge in Order to Boost Tourism and Better Travel Connectivity with Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi  Travel And Tour World

CORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 24 February 2025) - ReliefWebCORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 24 February 2025)  ReliefWeb

Congolese escaping the M23 conflict face new hardships in Burundi - The New HumanitarianCongolese escaping the M23 conflict face new hardships in Burundi  The New Humanitarian

Burundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm - ReutersBurundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm  Reuters

Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say - ReutersBurundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say  Reuters

Cash Transfers Transforming Lives in Burundi - World Bank BlogsCash Transfers Transforming Lives in Burundi  World Bank Blogs

Burundi : Torture, Enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings persist despite the State's commitments - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTBurundi : Torture, Enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings persist despite the State's commitments  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing | Democratic Republic of the Congo - The Guardian‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing | Democratic Republic of the Congo  The Guardian

DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi appeal for peace in embattled region - Vatican NewsBishops of Rwanda and Burundi appeal for peace in embattled region  Vatican News

From farm to forex: Insights from Trade Legacy Burundi - Welcome to the United NationsFrom farm to forex: Insights from Trade Legacy Burundi  Welcome to the United Nations

Burundi: Since childhood, I have known nothing but war - The Lutheran World FederationBurundi: Since childhood, I have known nothing but war  The Lutheran World Federation

Funding cuts limit support for Congolese refugees in Burundi - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyFunding cuts limit support for Congolese refugees in Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Burundi - IFADBurundi  IFAD

Burundi-Amatora 2025: mu mafoto - BBCBurundi-Amatora 2025: mu mafoto  BBC

Burundi Revises Outbreak Response Plans - Africa CDCBurundi Revises Outbreak Response Plans  Africa CDC

Burundi: Representatives of the African Development Bank, the European Union and the government inspect rehabilitation work on the Port of Bujumbura - African Development Bank GroupBurundi: Representatives of the African Development Bank, the European Union and the government inspect rehabilitation work on the Port of Bujumbura  African Development Bank Group

‘Burundi’s 63rd Independence marked by military rule, democratic setbacks’ - channelafrica.co.za‘Burundi’s 63rd Independence marked by military rule, democratic setbacks’  channelafrica.co.za