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On Tuesday, two Burundian officials estimated that at least 85,000 people had fled the DRC in recent weeks to seek refuge in Burundi.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

At least 85,000 refugees have fled into Burundi since the advance, with the numbers rising daily, Burundian officials said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

The culturally rich Black-majority city is also home to plenty of Black-owned restaurants, serving up everything from soul food, Burundian and Nigerian cuisines to sandwiches and steaks.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

The Rwanda-Burundi border remains closed long after Red Tabara rebels carried out several attacks on Burundian soil.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Qendrim, the small Kosovar, would play center midfielder; Bienvenue, the happy-go-lucky Burundian, would direct the defense from the middle in back.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John