Some Burundian rebel groups have used neighboring countries as bases for insurgent activities.
The Swedish Minister for Integration and Gender Equality, Nyamko Sabuni, was born in Burundi.
List of countries which Burundi maintains diplomatic relations with: On December 21, 1963, the People's Republic of China established the diplomatic relations with the Republic of Burundi.
But on January 29, 1965, the Burundi government unilaterally announced the break-up of the diplomatic relations with China.
On October 13, 1971, the two countries restored the diplomatic relations and afterwards it has witnessed a favorable development.