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

Burundi employs plants to curb landslides - Dialogue EarthBurundi employs plants to curb landslides  Dialogue Earth

Burundi endures ‘worst economic crisis in a country not at war’ - Financial TimesBurundi endures ‘worst economic crisis in a country not at war’  Financial Times

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

Burundi - Ethnic Conflict, Hutu-Tutsi, Great Lakes Region - BritannicaBurundi - Ethnic Conflict, Hutu-Tutsi, Great Lakes Region  Britannica

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

Burundi: Children receive triple protection against malaria in Cibitoke - MSFBurundi: Children receive triple protection against malaria in Cibitoke  MSF

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

Burundi - Welcome to the United NationsBurundi  Welcome to the United Nations

Project launch and national workshop on enhancing Burundi SMEs participation in regional value chains - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Project launch and national workshop on enhancing Burundi SMEs participation in regional value chains  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Rights defender fights for political way out as Burundi sinks deeper into crisis - Geneva SolutionsRights defender fights for political way out as Burundi sinks deeper into crisis  Geneva Solutions

Solar energy brings stability to Burundi’s health facilities - United Nations Development ProgrammeSolar energy brings stability to Burundi’s health facilities  United Nations Development Programme

Burundi : Civil society is concerned about the numerous cases of enforced disappearances in 2025 - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTBurundi : Civil society is concerned about the numerous cases of enforced disappearances in 2025  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

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

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

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

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

Mental health and psychosocial support needs assessment report: Burundi 2025 – DRC refugee response - ReliefWebMental health and psychosocial support needs assessment report: Burundi 2025 – DRC refugee response  ReliefWeb

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

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

Pope to the faithful of Burundi: Keep the hope for a better world alive - Vatican NewsPope to the faithful of Burundi: Keep the hope for a better world alive  Vatican News

Planting Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions in Burundi - Global Center on AdaptationPlanting Resilience: Nature-Based Solutions in Burundi  Global Center on Adaptation

Burundi/DRC • Ndayishimiye's regime has its back to the wall in the face of M23 - Africa IntelligenceBurundi/DRC • Ndayishimiye's regime has its back to the wall in the face of M23  Africa Intelligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bye-bye Arusha Accords as Burundi solidifies one-party rule - Human Rights WatchBye-bye Arusha Accords as Burundi solidifies one-party rule  Human Rights Watch

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

Returns to Burundi: Challenges in access to services and assistance (October 2025) - ReliefWebReturns to Burundi: Challenges in access to services and assistance (October 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

A Rare Setback: How Burundi Managed Its First Polio Case in Over Three Decades - Global CitizenA Rare Setback: How Burundi Managed Its First Polio Case in Over Three Decades  Global Citizen

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

Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation - ICRCBurundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation  ICRC

Burundi: the African Development Bank combines initiatives for a sustainable response to the influx of refugees - African Development Bank GroupBurundi: the African Development Bank combines initiatives for a sustainable response to the influx of refugees  African Development Bank Group

Burundi, Joint evaluation of the project “Combating Malnutrition through Multisectoral Interventions in Vulnerable Communities” - UN World Food ProgrammeBurundi, Joint evaluation of the project “Combating Malnutrition through Multisectoral Interventions in Vulnerable Communities”  UN World Food Programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burundi votes in election with opposition sidelined - dw.comBurundi votes in election with opposition sidelined  dw.com

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

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

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

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

Anzana Electric and African Development Bank Power Up Burundi’s Energy Future with $600,000 Grant to Weza Power - African Development Bank GroupAnzana Electric and African Development Bank Power Up Burundi’s Energy Future with $600,000 Grant to Weza Power  African Development Bank Group

Burundi: As risk factors multiply, it is imperative to extend the Special Rapporteur’s mandate - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectBurundi: As risk factors multiply, it is imperative to extend the Special Rapporteur’s mandate  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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

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

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

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

Burundi: Soul searching and renewed hope at Priestly Congress in Bujumbura - Vatican NewsBurundi: Soul searching and renewed hope at Priestly Congress in Bujumbura  Vatican News

CORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (As of 19 February 2025) - ReliefWebCORE Burundi: Influx out of Eastern D.R. of Congo (As of 19 February 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

Burundi: Intara ya Bujumbura yafashe ingamba zikaze kubera Cholera yugarije uyu mujyi - BBCBurundi: Intara ya Bujumbura yafashe ingamba zikaze kubera Cholera yugarije uyu mujyi  BBC

Community work in Burundi helps society and the environment - dw.comCommunity work in Burundi helps society and the environment  dw.com

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

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

Burundi hails China's support for long-term development vision - XinhuaBurundi hails China's support for long-term development vision  Xinhua

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

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

Standing together against Mpox: humanity rises to the challenge! - UnicefStanding together against Mpox: humanity rises to the challenge!  Unicef

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

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

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

Burundi, DRC The mysterious stream of military cargo planes flying in and out of Bujumbura - Africa IntelligenceBurundi, DRC The mysterious stream of military cargo planes flying in and out of Bujumbura  Africa Intelligence

‘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

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

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

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

Burundi takes a significant step towards the digitalisation of its healthcare system. - UnicefBurundi takes a significant step towards the digitalisation of its healthcare system.  Unicef

Burundi: the African Development Bank donates educational and technical equipment to CEFORE-RUSI to support youth training and employment - African Development Bank GroupBurundi: the African Development Bank donates educational and technical equipment to CEFORE-RUSI to support youth training and employment  African Development Bank Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Refugees as Catalysts for Local Development in Burundi - World Bank GroupRefugees as Catalysts for Local Development in Burundi  World Bank Group

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

DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges - ICRCDRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges  ICRC

Burundi - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBurundi  Food and Agriculture Organization

'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

Afrique Média: Burundi Marks 8th Anniversary of ICC Withdrawal; African Leaders Call for Sovereign Justice Mechanisms - StreetInsiderAfrique Média: Burundi Marks 8th Anniversary of ICC Withdrawal; African Leaders Call for Sovereign Justice Mechanisms  StreetInsider

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

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

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

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