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 country profile - BBC.comBurundi country profile  BBC.com

Burundi team out of Basketball Africa League after jersey protest - News18Burundi team out of Basketball Africa League after jersey protest  News18

Burundi President Stokes Fear Among LGBT People - Human Rights WatchBurundi President Stokes Fear Among LGBT People  Human Rights Watch

Burundi: Council renews restrictive measures - Consilium - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Burundi: Council renews restrictive measures - Consilium  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Burundi's Integrated Community Development Project (PRODECI) - World Bank GroupBurundi's Integrated Community Development Project (PRODECI)  World Bank Group

Burundi's Dynamo withdraw from Basketball Africa League over Visit Rwanda protest - SportsPro - SportsPro MediaBurundi's Dynamo withdraw from Basketball Africa League over Visit Rwanda protest - SportsPro  SportsPro Media

Home - Burundi EN | The Netherlands and Burundi - The Netherlands and YouHome - Burundi EN | The Netherlands and Burundi  The Netherlands and You

IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi - IRRI newsIRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi  IRRI news

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row - Al Jazeera EnglishBurundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row  Al Jazeera English

Burundi | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateBurundi | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Germany and Burundi: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and Burundi: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office  Auswärtiges Amt

Increasing Access to Essential Services in Burundi | AFD - Agence française de développement (AFD)Increasing Access to Essential Services in Burundi | AFD  Agence française de développement (AFD)

EXPLAINER - Burundi-Rwanda row: Another escalation in regional tensions? - Anadolu AgencyEXPLAINER - Burundi-Rwanda row: Another escalation in regional tensions?  Anadolu Agency

Burundi: Dynamo yatakaje MVP wayo Israel Otobo nyuma yo gusezererwa muri BAL - BBC.comBurundi: Dynamo yatakaje MVP wayo Israel Otobo nyuma yo gusezererwa muri BAL  BBC.com

World Report 2024: Burundi - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Burundi  Human Rights Watch

Empowering Burundian girls: Leading the way in education - World BankEmpowering Burundian girls: Leading the way in education  World Bank

How we created Burundi's first drone | Africa Renewal - Welcome to the United NationsHow we created Burundi's first drone | Africa Renewal  Welcome to the United Nations

Burundi's President Ndayishimiye hits out over gay rights and aid - BBC.comBurundi's President Ndayishimiye hits out over gay rights and aid  BBC.com

Dynamo yo mu Burundi yatsinzwe impaga muri BAL kubera kwanka gukinana 'Visit Rwanda' - BBC.comDynamo yo mu Burundi yatsinzwe impaga muri BAL kubera kwanka gukinana 'Visit Rwanda'  BBC.com

Burundian club Dynamo withdraw from Basketball Africa League over Rwanda protest - BBC.comBurundian club Dynamo withdraw from Basketball Africa League over Rwanda protest  BBC.com

On the Human Rights Situation in Burundi - United States Department of State - Department of StateOn the Human Rights Situation in Burundi - United States Department of State  Department of State

In launching research centre on health and environment, Burundi moves step further in containing air pollution - Stockholm Environment InstituteIn launching research centre on health and environment, Burundi moves step further in containing air pollution  Stockholm Environment Institute

China-Burundi cooperation advances Africa's development endeavors - CGTNChina-Burundi cooperation advances Africa's development endeavors  CGTN

Burundi: the African Development Bank grants over USD 13 million to tackle climate change impacts through water ... - African Development BankBurundi: the African Development Bank grants over USD 13 million to tackle climate change impacts through water ...  African Development Bank

Umurwi wa Dynamo wo mu Burundi wanse gukina ugaragaza ikimenyetso ca 'Visit Rwanda' - BBC.comUmurwi wa Dynamo wo mu Burundi wanse gukina ugaragaza ikimenyetso ca 'Visit Rwanda'  BBC.com

Burundi - African Development BankBurundi  African Development Bank

Burundi Food Security Outlook: Average Season A and Season B harvests increase food access through September ... - ReliefWebBurundi Food Security Outlook: Average Season A and Season B harvests increase food access through September ...  ReliefWeb

Burundi: Building a Framework to Enhance Debt Management - World Bank GroupBurundi: Building a Framework to Enhance Debt Management  World Bank Group

Burundi - African Development BankBurundi  African Development Bank

Burundi's President Says Rwanda Is Backing Rebels Fighting Against His Country - Voice of America - VOA NewsBurundi's President Says Rwanda Is Backing Rebels Fighting Against His Country  Voice of America - VOA News

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

Basketball-Burundi’s Dynamo withdrawn from Basketball Africa League over jersey row - ThePrintBasketball-Burundi’s Dynamo withdrawn from Basketball Africa League over jersey row  ThePrint

Burundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #1 - Burundi - ReliefWebBurundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #1 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Burundi - African Development BankBurundi  African Development Bank

Burundi Takes Steps to Decriminalize Journalism - Voice of America - VOA NewsBurundi Takes Steps to Decriminalize Journalism  Voice of America - VOA News

URGENT: Requirements to support the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees in 2023 (November 2023 – June ... - ReliefWebURGENT: Requirements to support the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees in 2023 (November 2023 – June ...  ReliefWeb

Burundi - African Development BankBurundi  African Development Bank

Burundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 - Burundi - ReliefWebBurundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Rebel attack in western Burundi kills at least 20 - Al Jazeera EnglishRebel attack in western Burundi kills at least 20  Al Jazeera English

Burundi: Economy to expand by 4.3% in 2024 buoyed by agriculture - IMF - Africanews EnglishBurundi: Economy to expand by 4.3% in 2024 buoyed by agriculture - IMF  Africanews English

WFP Burundi Country Brief, November 2023 - Burundi - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, November 2023 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Investing in innovative approaches to advance peacebuilding in Burundi's Kibira National Park | PEACEBUILDING - Welcome to the United NationsInvesting in innovative approaches to advance peacebuilding in Burundi's Kibira National Park | PEACEBUILDING  Welcome to the United Nations

HRC54: Russia, China and Burundi are not fit to sit at the Human Rights Council - International Service for Human RightsHRC54: Russia, China and Burundi are not fit to sit at the Human Rights Council  International Service for Human Rights

UNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania agree to scale up voluntary repatriation to Burundi - UNHCRUNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania agree to scale up voluntary repatriation to Burundi  UNHCR

Supporting the health sector in Burundi | AFD - Agence française de développement (AFD)Supporting the health sector in Burundi | AFD  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Burundi: the Dedicated Teams helping People Deal with HIV - Agence française de développement (AFD)Burundi: the Dedicated Teams helping People Deal with HIV  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Wang Yi Meets with Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro - ?????Wang Yi Meets with Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro  ?????

Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo - The Associated PressBurundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo  The Associated Press

Burundi fights back against resurgent poliovirus - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceBurundi fights back against resurgent poliovirus  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Burundi: Launch of young people and women's development project, 87% financed by the African Development Bank - African Development BankBurundi: Launch of young people and women's development project, 87% financed by the African Development Bank  African Development Bank

Burundi prosecutors call for life imprisonment for former prime minister - Africanews EnglishBurundi prosecutors call for life imprisonment for former prime minister  Africanews English

African Development Bank and Burundi Government discuss training and entrepreneurship for young people - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank and Burundi Government discuss training and entrepreneurship for young people  African Development Bank

Tensions between Burundi and Rwanda increase - Africanews EnglishTensions between Burundi and Rwanda increase  Africanews English

Burundi-Rwanda tensions rise amid border reclosure - DW (English)Burundi-Rwanda tensions rise amid border reclosure  DW (English)

Breathtaking Burundi: A land of promise - World BankBreathtaking Burundi: A land of promise  World Bank

Child malnutrition in Burundi: concrete actions to help children - FRANCE 24 EnglishChild malnutrition in Burundi: concrete actions to help children  FRANCE 24 English

Burundi's president reiterates LGBTQ people should be stoned in a stadium - Washington BladeBurundi's president reiterates LGBTQ people should be stoned in a stadium  Washington Blade

Twige Neza, education in Burundi a vector for peace and equal opportunities - Agence française de développement (AFD)Twige Neza, education in Burundi a vector for peace and equal opportunities  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Burundi's quota for women in politics has had mixed results, but that's no reason to scrap it - The ConversationBurundi's quota for women in politics has had mixed results, but that's no reason to scrap it  The Conversation

Burundi: Receiving a Cow Can Transform Someone's Life - World Bank GroupBurundi: Receiving a Cow Can Transform Someone's Life  World Bank Group

WFP Burundi Country Brief, October 2023 - Burundi - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, October 2023 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Burundi media guide - BBC.comBurundi media guide  BBC.com

African Development Bank approves $696.41 million of financing for Burundi and Tanzania to build 650 kilometers of ... - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank approves $696.41 million of financing for Burundi and Tanzania to build 650 kilometers of ...  African Development Bank

Burundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year - Human Rights WatchBurundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year  Human Rights Watch

Situation of human rights in Burundi - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi ... - ReliefWebSituation of human rights in Burundi - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi ...  ReliefWeb

Foreign Ministries of China and Burundi Hold the Seventh Round of Political Consultations - MFA ChinaForeign Ministries of China and Burundi Hold the Seventh Round of Political Consultations  MFA China

WFP Burundi Country Brief, September 2023 - Burundi - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, September 2023 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Setting up School Canteens to Stop Kids from Dropping Out - Agence française de développement (AFD)Setting up School Canteens to Stop Kids from Dropping Out  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Burundi: Former Prime Minister sentenced to life in prison - Africanews EnglishBurundi: Former Prime Minister sentenced to life in prison  Africanews English

WFP Burundi Country Brief, June 2023 - Burundi - ReliefWebWFP Burundi Country Brief, June 2023 - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Burundi: Concerns Over the Continuing Crackdown on Civic Space and Political Opposition - Human Rights WatchBurundi: Concerns Over the Continuing Crackdown on Civic Space and Political Opposition  Human Rights Watch

Burundi: the Port of Bujumbura will soon be renovated and modernized thanks to funding from the African Development ... - African Development BankBurundi: the Port of Bujumbura will soon be renovated and modernized thanks to funding from the African Development ...  African Development Bank

Burundi: Parliament validates new electoral commission, opposition criticizes - Africanews EnglishBurundi: Parliament validates new electoral commission, opposition criticizes  Africanews English

How internally displaced persons in Burundi are battling to stay healthy - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceHow internally displaced persons in Burundi are battling to stay healthy  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Burundi Key Message Update: Increased fuel prices in July likely to contribute to further food price rise (July 2023 ... - ReliefWebBurundi Key Message Update: Increased fuel prices in July likely to contribute to further food price rise (July 2023 ...  ReliefWeb

Over 1000 Burundian soldiers covertly deploy in eastern Congo, internal UN report says - ReutersOver 1000 Burundian soldiers covertly deploy in eastern Congo, internal UN report says  Reuters

Building resilient communities together in Burundi - World BankBuilding resilient communities together in Burundi  World Bank

Burundi shuts border with Rwanda amid spat - ReutersBurundi shuts border with Rwanda amid spat  Reuters

Why did Burundi's Dynamo Club Pull Out of The Basketball Africa League? - OkayAfricaWhy did Burundi's Dynamo Club Pull Out of The Basketball Africa League?  OkayAfrica

Burundi | Humanitarian Dashboard (June 2023) - Burundi - ReliefWebBurundi | Humanitarian Dashboard (June 2023) - Burundi  ReliefWeb

US expresses concern after Burundi president says gay people should be stoned - ReutersUS expresses concern after Burundi president says gay people should be stoned  Reuters

Burundi: 20 dead in rebel attack - Government statement - Africanews EnglishBurundi: 20 dead in rebel attack - Government statement  Africanews English

Burundi plans national bioeconomy strategy - Research Professional NewsBurundi plans national bioeconomy strategy  Research Professional News

Burundi – Stability Index Round 2 (January-June 2023) - Burundi - ReliefWebBurundi – Stability Index Round 2 (January-June 2023) - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Burundi's President Says Gay People Should Be Stoned - The New York TimesBurundi's President Says Gay People Should Be Stoned  The New York Times

Prioritizing Burundi's Health Sector | AFD - Agence française de développement (AFD)Prioritizing Burundi's Health Sector | AFD  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Burundian farmers celebrate great yields thanks to African Development Bank support - African Development BankBurundian farmers celebrate great yields thanks to African Development Bank support  African Development Bank

The long road to reconciliation in Burundi - DW (English)The long road to reconciliation in Burundi  DW (English)

Gunmen Kill at Least 20 People in Western Burundi, Government Says - Voice of America - VOA NewsGunmen Kill at Least 20 People in Western Burundi, Government Says  Voice of America - VOA News

Burundi - Food Security Outlook: Persistent high food and fuel prices driving Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in the north (October ... - ReliefWebBurundi - Food Security Outlook: Persistent high food and fuel prices driving Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in the north (October ...  ReliefWeb

IOM Burundi: 2022 Year in Review | International Organization for Migration - International Organization for Migration (IOM)IOM Burundi: 2022 Year in Review | International Organization for Migration  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Human Rights Council elections: States must deny Russia, Burundi, China a seat - International Service for Human RightsHuman Rights Council elections: States must deny Russia, Burundi, China a seat  International Service for Human Rights

Burundi: Is citizen engagement the heart of project sustainability? - World BankBurundi: Is citizen engagement the heart of project sustainability?  World Bank

Burundi coup: Agathon Rwasa loses another political party he founded - The East AfricanBurundi coup: Agathon Rwasa loses another political party he founded  The East African

IRRI-Africa crop tour strengthens collaborative efforts for agricultural innovation in Burundi - IRRI newsIRRI-Africa crop tour strengthens collaborative efforts for agricultural innovation in Burundi  IRRI news

Burundi: Amend gender-based violence law - Burundi - ReliefWebBurundi: Amend gender-based violence law - Burundi  ReliefWeb

Prosecutors seek life sentence for Burundi's ex-premier - Anadolu AgencyProsecutors seek life sentence for Burundi's ex-premier  Anadolu Agency

Documenting the human toll of Burundi's climate disasters - The New HumanitarianDocumenting the human toll of Burundi's climate disasters  The New Humanitarian

Burundi Government Walks Out on UN Review - Human Rights WatchBurundi Government Walks Out on UN Review  Human Rights Watch

Tanzania Is Expelling Burundian Refugees - Foreign PolicyTanzania Is Expelling Burundian Refugees  Foreign Policy