Archives Nationales du Burundi

Injira mu Bushakashatsi

Hitamwo urwego rw'injira rukwiye.

Access Tiers

From open previews to institutional API access, choose the level that fits your needs.

Rusangi

Amashusho gishize ikimenyetso y'inyandiko zose. Nta konti irakenewe.

Watermarked previews of all documents
Browse collections and metadata
No account required

Ubuntu

Konti y'Ubuntu

Bika inyandiko, raba amakuru, gukoresha bishakashatsi bya mbere.

Save documents to your library
Full metadata access
Basic search and filtering
Download watermarked previews

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Umunyagihugu

Injira y'Umunyagihugu

Ubwiza bwa hejuru, ubuntu iteka ryose. Ku banyagihugu b'Uburundi bemejwe.

Full-resolution document images
Unlimited downloads
Free for life
Burundian citizens only

Saba Ubu

Umushakashatsi

Ubwiza bwa hejuru, gushakisha kwisumbuyeho, umufasha wa AI wa Pre, ivyerekeye inkomoko.

$15/ukwezi canke $144/umwaka

Full-resolution document images
Pre AI research assistant
Citation generation tools
Advanced search operators
Priority support

Iyandikishe

Inzego

Injira ya ba benshi, API, gukurura bike nyinshi, inkunga yihariye.

Multiple user accounts
REST API access
Bulk download capability
Usage analytics dashboard
Dedicated support contact

Twandikire

Your Pathway

Not sure which tier is right for you? Start here.

I am a Burundian citizen

Verified citizens get free, lifetime full-resolution access. Apply with a government-issued ID.

Apply for Citizen Access

I am a researcher

Full-resolution access, Pre AI assistant, and citation tools starting at $15/month.

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I represent an institution

Multi-user access, API, and bulk download for universities, libraries, and research organizations.

Ibibazo Bikunze Kubazwa

Common questions about accessing the archive.

Is access really free for Burundian citizens?

Yes. Verified Burundian citizens receive free, lifetime full-resolution access to the entire archive. We believe every Burundian has the right to their own national history.

How long does citizen verification take?

Applications are typically reviewed within 3-5 business days. You will receive an email notification when your application has been processed.

Can I access documents without an account?

Yes. All documents are browsable with watermarked previews. No account is needed to explore the archive, read metadata, or search collections.

What does the Researcher subscription include?

Researcher subscribers get full-resolution images, the Pre AI research assistant, citation tools, and advanced search. Monthly ($15/mo) and annual ($144/yr, save 20%) plans are available.

How do institutional licenses work?

Institutional licenses provide multi-user access for universities, libraries, and research organizations. Contact us for pricing based on your institution's size and needs.

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