As regards to the crisis in Burundi, the East African Community secretariat has appointed former Tanzanian President, Benjamin Mkapa as the facilitator of Burundi peace process.
President Museveni however, remains the chief mediator for Burundi but Mkapa comes in as the lead facilitator.
Mkapa will be reporting to Museveni.
The crisis has left up to 900 people dead, and 248,000 displaced. This new arrangement is to speed up the peace resolution.
Museveni’s Role in Burundi Crisis Clarified
