Burundi & Tanzania

Burundi: Burundi is a recipient of the rice aid, facing humanitarian pressure from refugees fleeing eastern DRC, and the delivery helps address food insecurity.

Tanzania: Tanzania's Port of Tanzania — Dar es Salaam served as the entry point for the rice, facilitating onward transport to landlocked countries.

Burundi: Burundi>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.

Tanzania: Tanzania>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.

Burundi: Burundi is expected to benefit from the refinery's output, potentially improving its access to refined petroleum products.

Tanzania: Tanzania lost the refinery project to Kenya after it was initially proposed for Tanga. This may be seen as a missed economic opportunity for the country.

Burundi: Burundi is among the 19 countries affected by the United States' partial visa suspension.

Tanzania: Tanzania is among the 19 countries affected by the United States' partial visa suspension.

Burundi: Burundi>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

Tanzania: Tanzania>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

Burundi: Burundi was among the countries facing heightened restrictions on visitors to the United States.