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42 Moments
2025
2020
New President Evariste Ndayishimiye leads Burundi after rebel past.
Burundi's Legislative Elections: 16 Years Later
2019
Judges approve full investigation into alleged crimes against humanity
2018
Arrest warrant issued for Ex-President Buyoya.
2017
Burundi's Historic Exit from the International Criminal Court's Membership
2016
EU suspends direct financial aid amid political turmoil
2013
President Nkurunziza approves controversial media law criticized for limiting press freedom
2007
Burundian Soldiers with AU Peacekeepers in Somalia
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Burundi Ends, Shifts focus to Reconstruction
2006
Burundi government and FNL rebels sign ceasefire agreement
2004
President Nkurunziza wins re-election in one-sided poll amid opposition boycott.
Massacre at Gatumba Refugee Camp
2000
Mandela Mediates Transitional Government Deal Amid Rebel Resistance
1994
Tragic Assassinations Spark Rwandan Genocide
1993
President Ndadaye assassinated by Tutsi soldiers.
Peace Agreement Ends Civil War
Pierre Buyoya's Resignation Clears Path for New Government
Renewed Ethnic Violence in Bujumbura After Hutu Refugee Massacre
Successful First Democratic Elections in Burundi since 1965
1987
Constitution suspended in Burundi coup
1981
Adoption of Burundi's new constitution.
1972
Escalating Hutu-Tutsi tensions lead to widespread violence and civil unrest.
1966
Monarchy Overthrown by Military Coup
1962
Burundi's Independence from Belgium
1961
Tragic Assassination of Prime Minister Rwagasore
1924
Burundi becomes part of Ruanda-Urundi under Belgian rule
1923
Belgium administers Ruanda-Urundi under League of Nations mandate
1920
Introduction of Forced Labor in Belgian Colonized Burundi