Burundi

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

Bujumbura

Information

Introduction

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.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Burundi - Wikipedia
Burundi - CIA World Fact Book
Burundi - BBC
Burundi - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture by Smallholder Farmers in the Great Lakes Region: A Systematic Review - ReliefWebAdoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture by Smallholder Farmers in the Great Lakes Region: A Systematic Review  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

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

‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing - The Guardian‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing  The Guardian

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

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

DR Congo conflict: Men risk drowning to flee conscription by rebels - BBCDR Congo conflict: Men risk drowning to flee conscription by rebels  BBC

DR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing? - BBCDR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing?  BBC

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

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

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

AFRICA/DR CONGO - The drama of Congolese refugees in Burundi - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/DR CONGO - The drama of Congolese refugees in Burundi  Agenzia Fides

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

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

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 president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country - Euronews.comBurundi president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country  Euronews.com

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

Burundi President’s visit set to unlock new cooperation potential with Vietnam: diplomat - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Burundi President’s visit set to unlock new cooperation potential with Vietnam: diplomat  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Burundi: The European Fan Palm is at risk of extinction - Global VoicesBurundi: The European Fan Palm is at risk of extinction  Global Voices

Burundi: Technical Assistance Report-Financial Sector Stability Review - International Monetary FundBurundi: Technical Assistance Report-Financial Sector Stability Review  International Monetary Fund

Burundi Inter-Agency Refugee Response Plan: DRC Emergency Situation (March - September 2025) - ReliefWebBurundi Inter-Agency Refugee Response Plan: DRC Emergency Situation (March - September 2025)  ReliefWeb

UNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 2 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis): 28 February to 14 March 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 2 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis): 28 February to 14 March 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi president warns Rwanda against attacking - Times of IndiaBurundi president warns Rwanda against attacking  Times of India

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

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

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: Climate change makes rainy season a public danger in urban areas - Global VoicesBurundi: Climate change makes rainy season a public danger in urban areas  Global Voices

Burundi - General DebateBurundi  General Debate

M23 Rebels Enter Minembwe Near Burundi Border - ChimpReportsM23 Rebels Enter Minembwe Near Burundi Border  ChimpReports

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

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

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

Young techie developing innovative software in Burundi - Welcome to the United NationsYoung techie developing innovative software in Burundi  Welcome to the United Nations

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

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

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

Contract signed to build first railway to Burundi - Railway Gazette InternationalContract signed to build first railway to Burundi  Railway Gazette International

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 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

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

U Rwanda n'u Burundi 'mu nzira yo kumvikana' – Nduhungirehe - BBCU Rwanda n'u Burundi 'mu nzira yo kumvikana' – Nduhungirehe  BBC

Situation of human rights in Burundi - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Fortuné Gaetan Zongo (A/HRC/57/58) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebSituation of human rights in Burundi - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Fortuné Gaetan Zongo (A/HRC/57/58) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

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

News of rich mineral reserves in Burundi forest reserve sparks debate - MongabayNews of rich mineral reserves in Burundi forest reserve sparks debate  Mongabay

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

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

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

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

Burundi’s fishers and farmers adapt to climate crisis - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeBurundi’s fishers and farmers adapt to climate crisis  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Burundi – Stability Index Round 4 (January-June 2024) - ReliefWebBurundi – Stability Index Round 4 (January-June 2024)  ReliefWeb

Number of DRC refugees wey dey enter Burundi don reach highest level - TRT WorldNumber of DRC refugees wey dey enter Burundi don reach highest level  TRT World

Burundi prepares to validate its green supplement for the AfCFTA national implementation strategy - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaBurundi prepares to validate its green supplement for the AfCFTA national implementation strategy  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

President of Burundi to pay official visit to Vietnam - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)President of Burundi to pay official visit to Vietnam  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

CORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 10 Mar 2025) - ReliefWebCORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 10 Mar 2025)  ReliefWeb

Rwanda and Burundi Catholic Bishops Condemn Border Closure - KT PRESSRwanda and Burundi Catholic Bishops Condemn Border Closure  KT PRESS

Almost 1 Million People in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Somalia Affected as Unprecedented Heavy Rains Continue to Wreak Havoc in Eastern Africa - UnicefAlmost 1 Million People in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Somalia Affected as Unprecedented Heavy Rains Continue to Wreak Havoc in Eastern Africa  Unicef

Burundi presses on with measles vaccination amid fuel shortages - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceBurundi presses on with measles vaccination amid fuel shortages  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Making sense of M23 rebellion, FDLR ties with DR Congo army, peace talks and Burundi's role| The New Times - The New TimesMaking sense of M23 rebellion, FDLR ties with DR Congo army, peace talks and Burundi's role| The New Times  The New Times

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

Qaxootiga Burundi oo gaaray xaaladdii ugu darneyd tobanaan sano kadib sababo la xiriira colaadda DRC - TRT WorldQaxootiga Burundi oo gaaray xaaladdii ugu darneyd tobanaan sano kadib sababo la xiriira colaadda DRC  TRT World

UNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 10, January 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 10, January 2025  ReliefWeb

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

New project launches to support Burundian refugees in Tanzania and Burundi - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyNew project launches to support Burundian refugees in Tanzania and Burundi  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Xi Jinping Meets with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye - mfa.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye  mfa.gov.cn

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: African Development Bank Group hosts training for project partners on social and environmental safeguards - African Development Bank GroupBurundi: African Development Bank Group hosts training for project partners on social and environmental safeguards  African Development Bank Group

Burundi: journalist Sandra Muhoza could face 12 years in prison for sharing news with other media professionals - Reporters sans frontičresBurundi: journalist Sandra Muhoza could face 12 years in prison for sharing news with other media professionals  Reporters sans frontičres

President of Burundi and First Lady to make official visit to Vietnam - Báo VietNamNetPresident of Burundi and First Lady to make official visit to Vietnam  Báo VietNamNet

President of Burundi to pay official visit to Vi?t Nam - vietnamnews.vnPresident of Burundi to pay official visit to Vi?t Nam  vietnamnews.vn

Catholic Bishops of Burundi, DRC and Rwanda express solidarity with the people of Goma - Vatican NewsCatholic Bishops of Burundi, DRC and Rwanda express solidarity with the people of Goma  Vatican News

The Vanishing Peace: Fortuné Gaetan Zongo on Burundi’s Human Rights Reckoning - International Policy DigestThe Vanishing Peace: Fortuné Gaetan Zongo on Burundi’s Human Rights Reckoning  International Policy Digest

Sixty years of the African Development Bank: Burundi celebrates a solid partnership for socio-economic development - African Development Bank GroupSixty years of the African Development Bank: Burundi celebrates a solid partnership for socio-economic development  African Development Bank Group

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

UNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6 (Mpox Level 3): 31 January 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6 (Mpox Level 3): 31 January 2025  ReliefWeb

Burundi faces droughts, floods, and mudslides, worsened by deforestation - The Cairns PostBurundi faces droughts, floods, and mudslides, worsened by deforestation  The Cairns Post

Burundi’s largest electricity substation, co-financed by the African Development Bank Group, will increase national electricity access by seven percent - African Development Bank GroupBurundi’s largest electricity substation, co-financed by the African Development Bank Group, will increase national electricity access by seven percent  African Development Bank Group

Burundi sees its largest number of refugees arriving in decades during Congo’s fighting - AP NewsBurundi sees its largest number of refugees arriving in decades during Congo’s fighting  AP News

War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi - DWWar in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi  DW

Burundi: RSF once again demands the immediate release of Sandra Muhoza - Reporters sans frontičresBurundi: RSF once again demands the immediate release of Sandra Muhoza  Reporters sans frontičres

Renewed Hope for Justice for Burundi Massacre - Human Rights WatchRenewed Hope for Justice for Burundi Massacre  Human Rights Watch

Angling for better health for Burundi’s fishers and fishmongers - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceAngling for better health for Burundi’s fishers and fishmongers  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says - ReutersInflux of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says  Reuters

Burundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #3 - ReliefWebBurundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #3  ReliefWeb

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight - ReutersStigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight  Reuters

Burundi: Rhetoric versus reality: Repression of civil society continues under President Ndayishimiye’s government - Amnesty InternationalBurundi: Rhetoric versus reality: Repression of civil society continues under President Ndayishimiye’s government  Amnesty International

Burundi aims for 95-95-95 HIV/AIDS targets - World Health Organization (WHO)Burundi aims for 95-95-95 HIV/AIDS targets  World Health Organization (WHO)

Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march - ReutersCongo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march  Reuters

UN authorizes evacuation of staff families from Burundi - Arab NewsUN authorizes evacuation of staff families from Burundi  Arab News

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

Monkeypox in Burundi and DRC: the increasing threat of a health crisis - ReliefWebMonkeypox in Burundi and DRC: the increasing threat of a health crisis  ReliefWeb

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye to visit Vietnam next week - VOVBurundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye to visit Vietnam next week  VOV

UNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Level 3 Mpox): 25 July to 15 September 2024 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Level 3 Mpox): 25 July to 15 September 2024  ReliefWeb