Burundi's relations with its neighbours have often been affected by security concerns. Hundreds of thousands of Burundian refugees have at various times crossed to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of Burundians are in neighboring countries as a result of the ongoing civil war. Most of them, more than 340,000 since 1993, are in Tanzania. Some Burundian rebel groups have used neighboring countries as bases for insurgent activities. The 1993 embargo placed on Burundi by regional states hurt diplomatic relations with its neighbors; relations have improved since the 1999 suspension of these sanctions.
Bujumbura, formerly Usumbura, is the largest city and main port of Burundi. It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee, as well as cotton and tin ore. In late December 2018, Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza announced that he would follow through on a 2007 promise to return Gitega its former political capital status, with Bujumbura remaining as economical capital and center of commerce. A vote in the Parliament of Burundi made the change official on 16 January 2019, with all branches of government expected to move to Gitega within three years.
Burundi is divided into eighteen provinces, each named after their respective capital with the exception of Bujumbura Rural. The newest province, Rumonge, was created on 26 March 2015 from five communes previously belonging to the provinces of Bujumbura Rural and Bururi.
Gitega is the capital of Burundi. Located in the centre of the country, in the Burundian central plateau roughly 62 kilometres (39 mi) east of Bujumbura, Gitega was the seat of the Kingdom of Burundi until its abolition in 1966. In late December 2018, Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza announced that he would follow on a 2007 promise to return Gitega its former political capital status, with Bujumbura remaining as economic capital and centre of commerce. A vote in the Parliament of Burundi made the change official on 16 January 2019, with all branches of government expected to move in over three years.
The University of Burundi is a public university located in Bujumbura, Burundi. Founded in 1964, it comprises eight faculties and five institutes and has a student enrollment of approximately 13,000. It is based in three campuses in Bujumbura and a fourth in Gitega. It took its current name in 1977 and is Burundi's only publicly funded university.
The culture of Burundi is based on local tradition and common influence with its neighbors.
Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is an airport in Bujumbura, the former capital of Burundi. It is Burundi's only international airport and the only one with a paved runway.
The Living Museum of Bujumbura is a zoo and museum in Burundi. The museum is located in Bujumbura, the country's largest city and former capital, and is one of the country's two public museums. It is dedicated to the wildlife and art of Burundi.
The Anti-corruption and Economic Malpractice Observatory, or OLUCOME, is an independent, non-governmental anti-corruption watchdog group based in Burundi. It is known to be critical of the government of Burundi and its policies.
Prostitution in Burundi is illegal but is commonplace and on the rise. Prostitution is prevalent in all areas of the country, and especially in the largest city, Bujumbura, and prior to the security crisis in 2015, the tourist areas around Lake Tanganyika. UNAIDS estimate there are 51,00 prostitutes in Burundi. Many women have turned to prostitution due to poverty.
Bizimana Aboubakar Karume, professionally known by his stage name SAT-B, is one of the most successful Burundian recording artist, singer, songwriter, dancer and performer. Sat-B was born and bred in Bujumbura city. Sat-B is also the CEO of Empire Avenue, a Music management label that is now number one in the country.
Hassan Ibrahim, better known by his stage name, Happy Famba, is a Burundian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer.
The École Française de Bujumbura is a French international school in central Bujumbura, Burundi. It is in proximity to the Prince Rwagasore Stadium. It has maternelle (preschool), élémentaire, collège, and lycée sections.
École Belge Burundi (EBB) formerly École Belge de Bujumbura is a Belgian international school in Bujumbura, Burundi. It serves students ages 3–18, in maternelle (preschool) through secondaire. The school supports both Francophone and Dutch-speaking students. It is a part of the Association des écoles à programme belge à l'étranger (AEBE).
Emmanuel Niyonkuru was a Burundian politician.
Arrependimento II is the second studio album by Burundian group Best Life Music, released by Kora Entertainment on September 11, 2016. The album's production was handled by Lizer from Wasafi (WCB), Masterland, Placide and Takis. The 10-track album features guest appearances from Patient Matabaro, Blak G and Ashley Diva.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bujumbura, Burundi.
Aigle Noir Makamba FC, is a football (soccer) club based in Makamba and currently playing in the Burundi Premier League.
Ngoy Lusungu Serge, better known as Serge Le Griot, is a Congolese musician, poet, songwriter and blogger from North Kivu province.
Dushimirimana Eric, better known by his stage name Spoks Man, is a Burundian singer-songwriter, Talk show host and News presenter at Best Entertainment Television in Bujumbura, Burundi.
