Burundi

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

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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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How Burundi migrant flows to Kenya caught firms asleep - Business DailyHow Burundi migrant flows to Kenya caught firms asleep  Business Daily

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Burundi condemned once again by the UN for torturing a student - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTBurundi condemned once again by the UN for torturing a student  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

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Mothers hail historic malaria vaccination roll-out in Burundi - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceMothers hail historic malaria vaccination roll-out in Burundi  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

World Cup Qualifier: Substitute Ryan Ogam steers Kenya past 10-man Burundi - Flashscore.comWorld Cup Qualifier: Substitute Ryan Ogam steers Kenya past 10-man Burundi  Flashscore.com

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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

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

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 National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Burundi National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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WeWorld Flash Update – DRC and Burundi - ReliefWebWeWorld Flash Update – DRC and Burundi  ReliefWeb

Indian company signs MoU with Burundi to establish 1,000 TCD sugarcane processing plant - ChiniMandiIndian company signs MoU with Burundi to establish 1,000 TCD sugarcane processing plant  ChiniMandi

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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

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

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Burundi's ruling party wins election as opponents denounce vote rigging - RFIBurundi's ruling party wins election as opponents denounce vote rigging  RFI

Kenya coach McCarthy slams Burundi: They tried to break my players' legs! - TribalFootballKenya coach McCarthy slams Burundi: They tried to break my players' legs!  TribalFootball

Harambee Stars probable lineup against Burundi in penultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier - SportPesa BlogHarambee Stars probable lineup against Burundi in penultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier  SportPesa Blog

Women Mediators as Peacebuilders: Driving Local Change Across Burundi - Welcome to the United NationsWomen Mediators as Peacebuilders: Driving Local Change Across Burundi  Welcome to the United Nations

Socio-environmental impacts of hydropower construction in Burundi - ScienceDirect.comSocio-environmental impacts of hydropower construction in Burundi  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

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

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

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Regional Forum of Women held in Bujumbura, Burundi on 22 and 23 August 2024 - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsRegional Forum of Women held in Bujumbura, Burundi on 22 and 23 August 2024  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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