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Article: Burundi's long walk to peace; Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza will be in Durban this week to receive the Africa Peace Award.(News)
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- The Mercury (South Africa)
- Article date:
- June 22, 2006
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On Saturday, the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) will bestow the Africa Peace Award on the nation of Burundi.
Thirty-two Burundians, including the President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza and his wife will travel to Durban from Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, to the award ceremony which will be held at the Durban City Hall.
When the Burundi president lands in Durban to receive the Africa Peace Award, which is being given to his nation for the peaceful settlement of their decades-long conflict, he will be carrying the hopes of all Burundians for a more peaceful future. Burundians have been subjected ...