AllAfrica News: Burundi

East Africa's Lone Duck - Burundi Singled Out in Trump's Latest U.S. Travel Ban

[Nile Post] East African nation Burundi is the lone duck in the latest US emigration travel ban after the Trump administration listed it among just seven countries facing partial travel restrictions to the United States.

Congolese Escaping the M23 Conflict Face New Hardships in Burundi

[The New Humanitarian] Cibitoke, Burundi -- "There are children alone wandering here and there, and there are also people who are visibly psychologically affected by the crisis."

Does Free Schooling Give Girls a Better Chance in Life? Burundi Study Shows the Poorest Benefited Most

[The Conversation Africa] Teenage pregnancy rates remain high across many parts of the developing world: In Africa, on average, about one in ten girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has already given birth. These early pregnancies often come with serious consequences for young mothers and their children. They are linked to lower education levels, poorer health outcomes, and reduced economic opportunities.

Congolese Refugees Face Humanitarian Emergency in Burundi

[MSF] Thousands of Congolese refugees who fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are now living in extremely precarious conditions in the designated Musenyi site in Burundi. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched an emergency response to reduce the risk of measles and malaria, but more support is needed as people's humanitarian needs remain largely unmet.

Funding Cuts Limit Support for Congolese Refugees in Burundi

[UNHCR] More than 71,000 Congolese refugees have crossed into Burundi since January, the largest influx in decades. Thousands have been moved to safer sites, but vital aid is lacking due to a critical shortage of funds.