Why Africa as a whole should rise to save Burundi

Being one of the smallest African nations with a high population density, Burundi’s population is divided between two main ethnic groups: the Hutu and the Tutsi.

The Hutu form about 85 per cent of the populace, while the Tutsi, with about 14 per cent, form a small but politically and economically powerful minority.

Burundi’s military history is filled with ethnic conflict and genocide between the Tutsi and Hutu.

Kenya and other neighbouring countries should rise for the people of Africa and help her brothers.

Why should they wait for other countries and yet they can help the situation and bring back sanity in the country.

The major cause of this civil strive 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 whatever way possible to avert more loss of life.

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, there is guarantee of peaceful coexistence among people and a peaceful transition of power from one government to another.