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: Imvo n'Imvano ku Barundi baba mu mahanga n'uruhara rwabo mw'iterambere - BBCBurundi: Imvo n'Imvano ku Barundi baba mu mahanga n'uruhara rwabo mw'iterambere  BBC

Burundi: As Risk Factors Multiply, Extend the Special Rapporteur's Mandate - ReliefWebBurundi: As Risk Factors Multiply, Extend the Special Rapporteur's Mandate  ReliefWeb

Japan- Burundi Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan- Burundi Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Tanzania and Burundi begin construction on $2.15bn line - Railway TechnologyTanzania and Burundi begin construction on $2.15bn line  Railway Technology

Construction of Tanzania – Burundi railway launched to strengthen friendship, co-operation and solidarity - Railway Gazette InternationalConstruction of Tanzania – Burundi railway launched to strengthen friendship, co-operation and solidarity  Railway Gazette International

Tanzania, Burundi launch 2.15 bln USD cross-border railway project - XinhuaTanzania, Burundi launch 2.15 bln USD cross-border railway project  Xinhua

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

Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem - World Health Organization (WHO)Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem  World Health Organization (WHO)

IRRI in Burundi - International Rice Research InstituteIRRI in Burundi  International Rice Research Institute

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

Long-promised Burundi-Tanzania rail corridor kicks off - SemaforLong-promised Burundi-Tanzania rail corridor kicks off  Semafor

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

“Do not stop on the path of reconciliation”: Cardinal Parolin Concludes Burundi Visit with Call for Unity, Peace - aciafrica.org“Do not stop on the path of reconciliation”: Cardinal Parolin Concludes Burundi Visit with Call for Unity, Peace  aciafrica.org

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

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire squad announcement date against Burundi revealed - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire squad announcement date against Burundi revealed  Foot Africa

Parolin in Burundi: For the common good, so everyone may live with dignity - Vatican NewsParolin in Burundi: For the common good, so everyone may live with dignity  Vatican News

Burundi lays foundation for country's first railway linking to Tanzania - TRT GlobalBurundi lays foundation for country's first railway linking to Tanzania  TRT Global

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

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

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

Connecting Cultures: Now, New Burundi-Tanzania Railway Will Enhance Regional Tourism and Travel Accessibility - Travel And Tour WorldConnecting Cultures: Now, New Burundi-Tanzania Railway Will Enhance Regional Tourism and Travel Accessibility  Travel And Tour World

Tanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bn joint SGR project - The EastAfricanTanzania, Burundi launch construction of $2bn joint SGR project  The EastAfrican

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

Burundi and Tanzania launch standard-gauge project - International Railway JournalBurundi and Tanzania launch standard-gauge project  International Railway Journal

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

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

WFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit - World Food ProgrammeWFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit  World Food Programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

Long-promised Burundi-Tanzania rail corridor kicks off - yahoo.comLong-promised Burundi-Tanzania rail corridor kicks off  yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi General Arrested: Linked to 2015 Repression - Punch NewspapersBurundi General Arrested: Linked to 2015 Repression  Punch Newspapers

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

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

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

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

Burundi, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Impact Evaluation (Pilot) - World Food ProgrammeBurundi, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Impact Evaluation (Pilot)  World Food Programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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)

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

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 Lays the Foundation for Historic Railway Connection with Tanzania - Travel And Tour WorldBurundi Lays the Foundation for Historic Railway Connection with Tanzania  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

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

Ekleziya Katolika-Burundi: Mugera ibaye Bazilika ya mbere, bivuze iki? - BBCEkleziya Katolika-Burundi: Mugera ibaye Bazilika ya mbere, bivuze iki?  BBC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campaigning officially begins in Burundi for legislative, local elections - Anadolu AjansiCampaigning officially begins in Burundi for legislative, local elections  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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

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

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

Construction begins on East Africa’s first-ever cross-border SGR worth $2.15 billion - Business Insider AfricaConstruction begins on East Africa’s first-ever cross-border SGR worth $2.15 billion  Business Insider Africa

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

Burundi, Tanzania Break Ground on Landmark Railway to Boost Regional Trade - ENA EnglishBurundi, Tanzania Break Ground on Landmark Railway to Boost Regional Trade  ENA English

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

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

List of Countries - BritannicaList of Countries  Britannica

‘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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Burundi - General DebateBurundi  General Debate

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

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

Shortages, soaring prices: Burundi grapples with deepening economic crisis - France 24Shortages, soaring prices: Burundi grapples with deepening economic crisis  France 24

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

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

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

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

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

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