The EAC Heads of State yesterday received a detailed report from the facilitator of the Burundi crisis. The EAC Chairman, Dr Magufuli said the report had indicated every sign that the solution to the Burundi crisis would be obtained.
“I encourage all parties in Burundi to collaborate with the mediator, President Museveni, so that peace is restored and enable people to concentrate on development activities,” he said.
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The Burundi crisis was one topic of discussion in yesterday’s EAC, 17th Extraordinary Summit.
The summit also oversaw the appointment of Rwandan Christopher Bazivamo as (EAC) Deputy Secretary General for a period of three years. Mr Bazivamo, who is also one of the country’s representatives in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), took the oath of secrecy and allegiance before resuming his new duties.
