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Hutu leaders: Évariste Ndayishimiye (centre), became president of Burundi after the sudden death of Pierre Nkurunziza (right) in 2020. The international community did not consider the election free and fair and Ndayishimiye, despite making some overtures of peace , is continuing his exclusionary practices. Photo: AFP
AFRICAN UNION

Burundi’s peace hangs by a thread

Burundi has not yet dealt with its violent past, and successive leaders have failed to stop state repression. A political dialogue is urgently needed

  • Thierry Uwamahoro
6 min read