Burundi is in a state of civil war. The official languages are French and Kirundi, a Bantu language. Swahili and English are also spoken. Animist beliefs are held by a significant minority. There is also a small Muslim community.
Coverage is mainly of the west of the country.
New internet providers are currently being set up in Bujumbura. There are a few cybercaf s in Bujumbura. Facilities are available from Direction des T l communications in Bujumbura. No English-language newspapers are published. The two main newspapers are government-controlled.