Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersApril 1, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast

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An ammunition depot explosion at a military base in Bujumbura, Burundi, killed at least 13 civilians and injured 57 others on Tuesday. According to the army spokesperson, the blast, caused by an electrical short circuit, destroyed houses, vehicles, military equipment, and facilities in the Musaga suburb. The arsenal was located in a densely populated area, complicating firefighting efforts which were further hampered by water shortages. While the army did not specify soldier fatalities, it confirmed three soldiers were among the injured. President Evariste Ndayishimiye expressed sympathy for the victims of the fire, which continued to burn into Wednesday afternoon.

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Burundi was ranked by the World Bank as the world’s poorest country by GDP per capita in 2023.

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The arsenal in Musaga is located in a densely populated area.

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At least 13 civilians have been killed and 57 others were wounded in an ammunition depot blast.

factual — Burundi’s army95% confidence

Houses were damaged in various neighbourhoods as well as private vehicles.

factual — General Gaspard Baratuza, army spokesperson90% confidence

Ammunition exploded due to an electrical short circuit at a military base in Bujumbura.

factual — Burundi’s army80% confidence

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Democratic Republic of the Congo 30% Higher Institute for Military Cadres (ISCAM) 40% Evariste Ndayishimiye 50% Musaga ×260% Gaspard Baratuza 60% Burundi National Defence Force (FDNB) 70% Bujumbura ×270% Burundi ×590%

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ammunition depot blast 100% burundi 90% military base 80% explosions 70% casualties 60% bujumbura 60% electrical short circuit 50% economic crises 40% fire 40%