It has only been three weeks that I have spent in Burundi, but I already fell in love with this tiny little landlocked country in the Great Lakes Region. I am not sure how to explain it, but it is a magic place. Its flora and fauna are just remarkable ; the thousand hills stunning ; the beautiful blue skies breathtaking. It is a hidden little paradise in the heart of Africa. And its people are one of the most welcoming people I have ever met. Burundi has a huge potential for ecotourism and its beauty should be seen by as many people as possible.
But the past weighs heavy. Since independence, the country has been struck by many political crises culminating in a 13-year long civil war (1993-2005). Often identified as an ethnic conflict among Bahutus and Batutsi, the conflict is foremost entrenched in the struggle for political and economic power.
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