Africa should rise to save burundi

Being the smallest African nation with a high population density and a lot of poverty, the Burundi population is divided between two main ethnic groups: the Hutu and the Tutsi. The Hutu form about 85% of the populace, while the Tutsi, with about 14%, from a small but politically and economically powerful minority. Burundi's military history is filled with ethnic conflict and a genocide between the Burundian Tutsi and Hutu. The situation of civil war in the country should be mitigated by African countries being a small country with high rise of unrest and peace has become history the government of Kenya and other neighboring countries should rise for the people of Africa and help our brothers why should they wait for other countries and yet they can help the situation and bring back the sanity in the country. Back from 1965 till today there has been no order for our smallest nation.

Major cause of this civil are high levels of poverty, failed political institutions and economic dependence on natural resources which should be done through the help of the East African countries .Our leaders should lead by bringing both parties together through anyway possible to avert more live loss. African leaders should also endeavour to promote the rule of law.

This involves equal access to justice by all citizens irrespective of their status, respect for court decisions by the government and influential, and conduct of free and fair periodic elections among others. When and where leaders promote the rule of law as indicated above, there are a guarantee of peaceful coexistence among people and a peaceful transition of power from one government to the other. Succession dispute related conflicts that are very rampant in Africa may thus be easily eliminated. African leaders should also promote, protect and guarantee the fundamental human rights of their citizens.

In particular, the fundamental rights of freedom of speech, association and religion should be guaranteed. People should be free to assess and criticize the performance of government without fear of persecution. Opposition must be tolerated while the fourth realm of government, the press, must not be censured. In this wise governments would always be kept on her toes to provide qualitative and sincere leadership in their countries. Governments in Africa should give their citizens equal access to qualitative education.

The importance of education to the socio- economic development of a nation has been well articulated in the Millennium Development Goal. Education, no doubt, is a lever to human and societal development. Apart from imparting skill and knowledge in the citizens, it will also eliminate ignorance. Education will also empower citizens for employment in the future. It makes labour more mobile across the globe. Opportunities for survival are very much available to the educated people

And finally, since independence in the late 20th century, African countries have been betting with the problem of civil wars and inter- state conflicts. This has taken its toll on Africa's development in a number of ways especially in death of her illustrious sons and daughters and alienation of her peoples which in turn has been hindering the process of integration and cohesion in Africa. Thugery, looting and arson have become part and parcel of Africa's political culture. This should not be allowed to continue if Africa is to witness sporadic growth and development and compete favorably with other continents of the world. All hands must therefore be on deck to halt this negative development and chart a new course for peace in Africa. This will not only enhance adequate security of life and property in Africa and particular Burudi it will also attract foreign investors to Africa for the adequate exploration of her numerous natural resources for growth and development.