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Background: Burundi's first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only one hundred days in office. Since then, some 200,000 Burundians have perished in widespread, often intense ethnic violence between Hutu and Tutsi factions. Hundreds of thousands have been internally displaced or have become refugees in neighboring countries. Burundi troops, seeking to secure their borders, briefly intervened in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998. A new transitional government, inaugurated on 1 November 2001, signed a power-sharing agreement with the largest rebel faction in December 2003 and set in place a provisional constitution in October 2004. Implementation of the agreement has been problematic, however, as one remaining rebel group refuses to sign on and elections have been repeatedly delayed, clouding prospects for a sustainable peace.

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By gae5
October 27th 2008

Busfahrt nach Dar Es Salaam

Africa » Burundi » East

Sicht vom Bus aus

Tag #15 Mein Taxi Driver Max bringt mich von Diani Beach nach Ukunda, wo ich in einem einheimischen Restaurant frühstücke und auf den Bus warte, welcher pünktlich von Mombasa kommt. Ich bin der einzige Mzungu (Weisser) welcher nach Dar fährt. Die meisten Passagiere sind Tanzanier, welche zurück zu Ihren Familien fahren. Die Strasse ist mestens erstaunlich gut. Das Wetter ist zum Glück leicht bewölkt, somit wird es im Bus nicht zu heiss. Meine Sitznachbarin, Fatima, zeigt sich schnell hilfsbereit und unterstützt mich in diversen Angelenheiten. An der kenyanisch-tanzanischen Grenze erhalt [View Full Entry]

By wanderingfeet
October 26th 2008

It's raining, it's pouring

Africa » Burundi » West » Bujumbura

The Old Man is Snoring Ahhh summer showers. Well more like rainy season showers but either way. Stuck in yet another city hiding under scant covering as the rain pours down for 10 minutes. We from Vancouver like to claim we know rain being as it rain all the time, but the rain here is different, when it rain, it really rains, if you dont get out quickly you are soked within minutes. Apologies in advance for the many typos which are sure to follow, the keyboards here have most of the letters in differant places. You can change the settings [View Full Entry]

By John and Justice
October 20th 2008

Burundi at Last

Africa » Burundi » West » Bujumbura

JRMD/YRWD Poster
YRMD. Youth in Reconstruction of the World in Destruction

Burundi at Last Months of planning and finally our traveling duo were on their way to the great continent of Africa. We checked in for our flight at the Athens airport and boarded the plane with little out of the ordinary. From Athens to Cairo we flew for the first leg of our long journey. We had a planned layover in Egypt of eight hours… As we entered the Cairo airport, we were offered a complimentary daytrip to see the Pyramids and have a meal at a restaurant nearby. However, after this much time traveling and being keenly aware of the [View Full Entry]

By jezzball
July 21st 2008

Jambo Sana

Africa » Burundi

Traditional Drummers - Bujumbera Burundi

A very big hello (jambo sana) from Bujumbura, Burundi. It has been non stop for Carissa and I since we arrived in Nairobi, Kenya last Tuesday after a marathon 34hrs of travel (Sydney, Bangkok, London, Nairobi). Upon arriving in Nairobi we met up with Carissa's parents who are here to preach at two separate missions conferences, as well as visit a prison that our local church back home has built toilet facilities for. Our first port of call was to the prison, which is in Lamu- a small island off the coast of Kenya. Ps Jack dedicated 3 new flush toilet [View Full Entry]

By Ms Jones
May 10th 2008

Preparing for the adventure!

Africa » Burundi » West » Bujumbura

Hello, my dear friends, family, students, and those I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting! As many of you may know, after looking for opportunities to live in other countries for a number of years, I have been given the chance to move to Burundi, East Africa this summer to volunteer with a Christian organization called Amahoro Africa. [View Full Entry]

By le_flow
December 7th 2007

The Pied Piper of Bujumbura

Africa » Burundi » West » Bujumbura

Old man far from the sea

Moments in Burundi. 30:th of November to 6:th of December 2007. [View Full Entry]

By Stayloose
April 9th 2007

So I finally go and rupture a testicle

Africa » Burundi

Car Sticker

The bus winds thought the mountains and I sit and stare. The border was easy and twenty dollars has bought me a three-day transit visa. The bus has collected a lot more passengers and is now full of singing Christians. I’m pinned against the window by the lady sitting next to me and her unbelievably large arse. The group is in full swing and the sound of voices is almost deafening. The girl sat opposite is very interested in me and keeps talking to me in French. I tell her several times I can’t speak French but she continues nonetheless [View Full Entry]

By Donny
February 2nd 2007

Cakes and Beaches

Africa » Burundi » West » Bujumbura

Gitaga Dancers and Drummers
These lot were ace. So how can the music and dancing in Bujumbura's "legendary" nightclubs be so pants?

I don't know how many reasons you need to visit a country. For Burundi I had two. See the title of this blog to discover the two reasons. Maybe you could add a third, the fact that I didn't know anyone else who had been here, but it is principally cakes and beaches that led me to board an overcrowded minibus for the arduous journey south from Rwanda. Cakes: Burundi is the most Francophone of the East African countries. Consequently, in the hot, dusty capital, Bujumbura, there are a lot of excellent little patisseries catering for the hoards of French and [View Full Entry]

By GlobalAdventuresInc
November 11th 2005

Life in the "Booj"

Africa » Burundi

Ladies Taking a Stroll

I'm writing to you from Bujumbura, Burundi (Africa). Burundi is nestled between Tanzania, Zaire and Rwanda. I've been here since November 2nd and will be departing on November 19th. It is listed as being one of the poorest countries in the world. Additionally, there is a civil war going on at the same time. As such, there are some restrictions on my ability to move around the region. Still, I find the country to be very interesting and moreso the people here. I would really like to get around more and take additional pictures characterizing the sights and culture in the [View Full Entry]

By GlobalAdventuresInc
November 11th 2005

The Bicycle

Africa » Burundi

Taxi Bicycle
Bicycles are a primary form of transportation. You'll literally see hundreds of people using them on a daily basis.

The "taxi" bicycle is one of public transportation readily used in Bujumbura. Additionally, small vans (for city routes) and larger buses (for transportation over land between Burundi and other nearby countries) provide other alternatives to the public. During my stay in Bujumbura, I'm positive that I saw thousands of bicycles. [View Full Entry]

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