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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Burundi - Wikipedia
Burundi - CIA World Fact Book
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Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem - World Health Organization (WHO)Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

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

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

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

African Union Chairperson appoints H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region. - African UnionAfrican Union Chairperson appoints H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.  African Union

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

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

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

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

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 - Key Message Update: An influx of refugees drives higher food assistance needs in Burundi, July 2025 - ReliefWebBurundi - Key Message Update: An influx of refugees drives higher food assistance needs in Burundi, July 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Jiji and Mulembwe: Channeling hydropower to drive Burundi’s sustainable energy growth - World Bank BlogsJiji and Mulembwe: Channeling hydropower to drive Burundi’s sustainable energy growth  World Bank Blogs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 journalist Sandra Muhoza still behind bars, two months after appeal ruling - realnewsmagazine.netBurundi journalist Sandra Muhoza still behind bars, two months after appeal ruling  realnewsmagazine.net

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

Burundi: Ingenzi zabuze ayo zicira n'ayo zimira mu gihe abashoferi bahagaritse akazi kubera ubukene bw'igitoro - BBCBurundi: Ingenzi zabuze ayo zicira n'ayo zimira mu gihe abashoferi bahagaritse akazi kubera ubukene bw'igitoro  BBC

Burundi and Senegal mark milestone with trachoma eliminations - DevexBurundi and Senegal mark milestone with trachoma eliminations  Devex

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

Ten Years On: Reflections on the Silent Crisis in Burundi - Amnesty InternationalTen Years On: Reflections on the Silent Crisis in Burundi  Amnesty International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passport Index 2025: Pasiporo y’u Rwanda n’iy’u Burundi zazamutseho imyanya itatu - BBCPassport Index 2025: Pasiporo y’u Rwanda n’iy’u Burundi zazamutseho imyanya itatu  BBC

IAEA Helps Burundi Ensure Food Security with Healthy Cattle - IAEAIAEA Helps Burundi Ensure Food Security with Healthy Cattle  IAEA

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

Japan, WFP Deliver Emergency Food Aid to Burundi - Mirage NewsJapan, WFP Deliver Emergency Food Aid to Burundi  Mirage 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)

Burundi: Gelase Ndabirabe yongeye gutorwa kurongora inama nshingamateka mu yindi myaka itanu - BBCBurundi: Gelase Ndabirabe yongeye gutorwa kurongora inama nshingamateka mu yindi myaka itanu  BBC

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

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

Burundi inaugurates Jiji hydroelectric power plant - International Water PowerBurundi inaugurates Jiji hydroelectric power plant  International Water Power

Burundi: The inauguration of the Jiji hydroelectric power station marks a significant step towards the country's energy self-sufficiency - afdb.orgBurundi: The inauguration of the Jiji hydroelectric power station marks a significant step towards the country's energy self-sufficiency  afdb.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi - General DebateBurundi  General Debate

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

CORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 5 Mar 2025) - ReliefWebCORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 5 Mar 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

DRC refugee surge strains humanitarian support in Burundi and Uganda - UN World Food ProgrammeDRC refugee surge strains humanitarian support in Burundi and Uganda  UN World Food Programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi's army is withdrawing from DR Congo, four sources say - ReutersBurundi's army is withdrawing from DR Congo, four sources say  Reuters

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

Burundi: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027 - ReliefWebBurundi: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027  ReliefWeb

How to Support Children in Burundi with UNICEF - unicef usaHow to Support Children in Burundi with UNICEF  unicef usa

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

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

'Nshaka gushigikira urwaruka ruri hagati ya 100 na 300'- Miss Burundi 2025 - BBC'Nshaka gushigikira urwaruka ruri hagati ya 100 na 300'- Miss Burundi 2025  BBC

‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing - theguardian.com‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing  theguardian.com

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

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

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

Burundi: RSF once again demands the immediate release of Sandra Muhoza - Reporters sans frontièresBurundi: RSF once again demands the immediate release of Sandra Muhoza  Reporters sans frontières

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

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

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

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)

Aid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsAid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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

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

Burundi, Uganda manoeuvre as DR Congo violence spreads - RFIBurundi, Uganda manoeuvre as DR Congo violence spreads  RFI

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

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

Burundi: RSF condemns the 21-month-long prison sentence handed down to journalist Sandra Muhoza - Reporters sans frontièresBurundi: RSF condemns the 21-month-long prison sentence handed down to journalist Sandra Muhoza  Reporters sans frontières

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

Launch of the ‘Twige Twese’ programme to improve fundamental education in Burundi - UnicefLaunch of the ‘Twige Twese’ programme to improve fundamental education in Burundi  Unicef