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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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

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

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’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

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

The New Guard Burundi, Sudan, Central African Republic - Africa IntelligenceThe New Guard Burundi, Sudan, Central African Republic  Africa Intelligence

A Decade in Exile: 10 Years of Struggle for Human Rights in Burundi - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTA Decade in Exile: 10 Years of Struggle for Human Rights in Burundi  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Burundi: A lack of press freedom results in self-censorship and exile for many journalists - Global Voices AdvoxBurundi: A lack of press freedom results in self-censorship and exile for many journalists  Global Voices Advox

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

DR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsDR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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

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

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

IOM Burundi Emergency Tracking Overview - Natural Disasters: January - March 2025 - ReliefWebIOM Burundi Emergency Tracking Overview - Natural Disasters: January - March 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

UNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 4 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis): 28 March - 11 April 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Burundi Flash Update No. 4 (Refugee Response - Impact of DRC Crisis): 28 March - 11 April 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Burundi - Kirundi, French, Swahili - BritannicaBurundi - Kirundi, French, Swahili  Britannica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 07 Apr 2025) - ReliefWebCORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (as of 07 Apr 2025)  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

Burundi - General DebateBurundi  General Debate

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

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

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

Burundi’s bridge lifeline project - globalhighways.comBurundi’s bridge lifeline project  globalhighways.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

Burundi - Ethnicity, Music, Dance - BritannicaBurundi - Ethnicity, Music, Dance  Britannica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi - IFADBurundi  IFAD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi: Country Technical Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues - IFADBurundi: Country Technical Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues  IFAD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

ACHPR Promotion Mission in Bujumbura, Burundi - March 2025. - African Commission on Human and Peoples' RightsACHPR Promotion Mission in Bujumbura, Burundi - March 2025.  African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

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

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

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears - ReutersM23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears  Reuters

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

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

Burundi celebrates new bishop, episcopal area - UM NewsBurundi celebrates new bishop, episcopal area  UM News

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

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

Burundi-Amatora: ''Ntashoboka ata gitoro" - Urunani Burundi Bwa Bose - BBCBurundi-Amatora: ''Ntashoboka ata gitoro" - Urunani Burundi Bwa Bose  BBC

Burundi country profile - BBCBurundi country profile  BBC

Akazehe: A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost - AP NewsAkazehe: A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost  AP News