Burundi: The Hutu and The Tutsi: Cauldron of Conflict and

Burundi: The Hutu and The Tutsi: Cauldron of Conflict and Quest for Dynamic Compromise

This work looks at conflicts between the Hutu and the Tutsi in Burundi. It is also a profile of the Hutu and the Tutsi as a people. They are two social groups which claim separate identities on ethnic or tribal basis although they speak the same language and have the same culture. The work also looks at conflicts in eastern Congo which led to the downfall of President Mobutu Sese Seko of what was then known as Zaire. The author also looks at attempts by regional neighbours to resolve the conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi in Burundi, especially the role played by Tanzania and its former president, Julius Nyerere, who was the chief mediator. Most of Burundi's exports and imports go through Tanzania, giving the country leverage as the main facilitator of the peace process which sometimes has involved economic sanctions against Burundi. The conflict between the Hutu and the Tutsi is one of Africa's intractable problems. It is also one of the oldest in the post-colonial era. The book sheds some light on the complex situation in Burundi and on relations between the two groups. It also provides some insights into what can be done to resolve one of Africa's perennial problems. It can also be helpful to those who are trying to learn about Burundi for the first time. Students of African studies may also find this work to be useful.

Country	USA
Author	Godfrey Mwakikagile
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Ingramcontent
EAN	9789987160310
Feature	Burundi The Hutu and the Tutsi Cauldron of Conflict and Quest for Dynamic Compromise
ISBN	998716031X
Label	New Africa Press
Manufacturer	New Africa Press
MPN	black & white illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	200
PartNumber	black & white illustrations
PublicationDate	2012-05-16
Publisher	New Africa Press
Studio	New Africa Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Burundi: The Hutu and The Tutsi: Cauldron of Conflict and Quest for Dynamic Compromise