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History of Burundi, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Burundian history".
Chronological Storyline (18 Milestones)
1858 CE
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The area was visited by British explorer John Hanning Speke, who became the first European to do so. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (19th century):
Flag of the United Kingdom, Union Jack or Union Flag in a 1:2 ratio (typical on British warships and also the rank flag of an admiral of the fleet). By Original: Acts of Union 1800 Vector: Zscout370 - Own work based on: United Kingdom at Flag of the World United Kingdom Flag at the Flag Institute, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=347935
1903 CE
German Empire
Burundi came under the control of Germany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Flag of the German Empire By Original: Adolf Soetbeer, Otto von Bismarck Vector: B1mbo, Madden - Recoloured Image:Flag of the Germans (2-3).svg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=503938
Jul 20, 1922 CE
Kingdom of Rwanda
Burundi and Rwanda were joined into the League of Nations mandate of Ruanda-Urundi, governed by Belgium. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Location map of Rwanda in 1914 By Hogweard - Africa map 1914.svg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143528762
Jul 1, 1962 CE
Belgium
Burundi received independence from Belgium. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Flag of Belgium This is the national flag of Belgium, according to the Official Guide to Belgian Protocol. It has a 13:15 aspect ratio, though it is rarely seen in this ratio. Its colours are defined as Pantone black, Pantone yellow 115, and Pantone red 032; also given as CMYK 0,0,0,100; 0,8.5,79,0; and 0,94,87,0. By Dbenbenn and others - Van den Bussche, E., Chief of Protocol, Belgian Federal Department of the Interior (2008) Noble Belgique, ô Mère chérie - LE PROTOCOLE EN BELGIQUE (PROTOCOL IN BELGIUM), Heule: Editions UGA ISBN: 9789067689359., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=342972
Jan 15, 1965 CE
Pierre Ngendandumwe
Prime Minister Pierre Ngendandumwe was assassinated by a Rwandan Tutsi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Prime Minister of Burundi Pierre Ngendandumwe By Marcelle Jamar, European Commission - https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/photo-details/P-010469~2F00-0, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117029512
Nov 28, 1966 CE
Michel Micombero
Michel Micombero became the first President of Burundi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Prime Minister Capt, Michel Micombero sat at the right hand of youthful Ntare V as he was crowned King of Burundi at the tiny African nation's capital, Bujurbura, last September, King Ntare V didn't rule long, Last Monday he was overthrown in a military coup that proclaimed a republic and named Micombero its president. By Associated Press - KING NTARE & Future Overthrower MICHEL MICOMBERO Burundi 1966 Press Photo Prime Minister MICHEL MICOMBERO, KING NTARE V Crowned King of BURUNDI 1966 Photo The Terre Haute Tribune. Dec 4, 1966, page 82, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=180451708
Apr 27, 1972 CE
Burundi genocide
Burundi genocide (1972): A rebellion broke out which led to a genocide against Hutus. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Map of Burundi and surrounding countries produced by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Shows impacts of 1972 Hutu uprising and government reprisal killings By unknown, United States Central Intelligence Agency - https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP85T00875R001500040032-3.pdf "Burundi: The Long, Hot Summer." p.4, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94373469
Nov 2, 1976 CE
Jean-Baptiste Bagaza
Jean-Baptiste Bagaza assumed the Presidency of Burundi in a bloodless coup d'état. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Finn Olav Gundelach, Member of the CEC in charge of Agriculture and Fisheries, received Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, President of Brurundi and Minister for Defense. By Jean-Louis Debaize - https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/photo-details/P-001397~2F01-5, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107590166
Sep 3, 1987 CE
1987 Burundian coup d'état
1987 Burundian coup d'état: Bagaza was deposed while in Canada. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Location of XY (see filename) in the region. By TUBS - This vector image includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this file:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15246765
Mar 1, 1992 CE
Burundi adopted a new constitution.
Burundi adopted a new constitution. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Jun 2, 1993 CE
Burundian presidential election, 1993
Burundian presidential election, 1993: The Hutu Melchior Ndadaye won the election. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Results by province of the 1993 Burundian presidential election. By FelipeRev - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150308044
Feb 5, 1994 CE
Cyprien Ntaryamira
Cyprien Ntaryamira took office as President of Burundi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
Mar 11, 1995 CE
Ernest Kabushemeye
Mines and Energy Minister Ernest Kabushemeye was eaten by cannibals in Bujumbura. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
A view of central Bujumbura from the cathedral spire By SteveRwanda - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2436031
Jul 21, 1996 CE
Hutu
Hutu rebels attacked a refugee camp in the country, killing more than three hundred people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (20th century):
May 1, 2004 CE
United Nations Operation in Burundi
The United Nations Operation in Burundi was established. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (21st century):
The emblem of the United Nations By Joowwww - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4453401
Aug 19, 2005 CE
Burundian presidential election, 2005
Burundian presidential election, 2005: Sole candidate Pierre Nkurunziza was elected President of Burundi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (21st century):
Coat of arms of the Republic of Burundi. By Tonyjeff, based on national symbol. - national symbol, adopted in 1966., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3498955
Feb 1, 2007 CE
United Nations
The United Nations shut down its peacekeeping operations in Burundi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (21st century):
Flag of the United Nations By See File history below for details. Denelson83, Zscout370 ve Madden - Flag of the United Nations from the Open Clip Art website. Modifications by Denelson83, Zscout370 and Madden. Official construction sheet here.(1946-present United Nations) The United Nations flag code and regulations, as amended November 11, 1952, New York. Archived from the original on 13 September 2001. Retrieved on 2 December 2023. OCLC: 7548838., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=437460
Feb 1, 2019 CE
Bujumbura
The Burundian parliament votes to move the capital from Bujumbura to Gitega. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burundian history" (21st century):
A view of central Bujumbura from the cathedral spire By SteveRwanda - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2436031
