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Fishing for a living in the desert wastes of northern Kenya
22 Oct 2014 Most of his Burundian refugee neighbours thought Noah Ilambona had been in the sun too long when he unveiled plans to start a fish farm in Kakuma camp. -
Tanzania grants citizenship to 162,000 Burundian refugees in historic decision
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Tanzania begins granting citizenship to over 162,000 former Burundian refugees, ending more than 40 years of exile
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UNHCR responds after annual rains claim another victim in Kakuma
9 Sep 2014 Burundian refugee Leonie was distraught when her husband was killed in flash floods in northern Kenya. UNHCR will help her recover from her loss. -
Hounded from home, raped Congolese woman seeks refuge in Burundi
27 Aug 2014 Mama Monique's life has changed drastically. She used to run a successful business selling jewellery. Now she is a widow and living in exile in Burundi. -
Baggies striker from Burundi keeps on course for England call up
3 Jul 2014 Some 10 years after fleeing Burundi and finding shelter in England, West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino has a few more goals in his sights. -
Refugee and citizens share danger and generosity in Burundi
22 Apr 2014 An 80-year-old Congolese woman refugee and her family were taken in by a Burundian neighbour after her house was destroyed by floods in the capital. -
UNHCR helps young Congolese albino on the run from witchcraft
14 Oct 2013 In some Great Lakes countries, albinos are hunted like wild animals or attacked by people who believe their body parts have powers that bring protection and luck. -
UNHCR scheme helps refugees in Burundi rediscover the joy of shopping
6 Jun 2013 A voucher payment programme not only helps empower the refugees, it also introduces variety into their daily diet and stimulates the local economy.