01-23-2017 ■ Facilitator Benjamin Mkapa organized a dialogue session in Arusha. The objective was to announce an agenda for a way out of the crisis. Written by Agnès Ndirubusa and translated by Pierre Emmanuel Ngendakumana At the outset, the last session of Arusha was reserved for exiled opponents who had not (...)

01-17-2017 ■ The mediator in the Burundi conflict, William Benjamin Mkapa, organized a session on 16 January in Arusha for different stakeholders in the Burundi crisis. The presidential term limit and formation of a Government of National Union have mainly been discussed among other points, says Bamvuginyumvira, Chairman of opposition party (...)

12-12-2016 ■ The facilitator in the Burundi conflict, Benjamin Mkapa came to Burundi for a 3-day visit. His intention was to revive the inter-Burundi dialogue. Written by Agnès Ndirubusa. Translated by Pierre Emmanuel Ngendakumana On his arrival on Wednesday, December 7, Benjamin Mkapa embarked on a series of meetings. He reserved (...)

12-09-2016 ■ The facilitator of the inter-Burundian dialogue, William Benjamin Mkapa, says that Burundi Government is legal and legitimate. He mentions that those who doubt President Pierre Nkurunziza’s legitimacy are out of their minds. “The Burundian people gave legitimacy to the Government of Burundi. The 2015 Elections were held; Burundi’s constitutional (...)