{{The Republic of Burundi has officially expressed interest in becoming a member of the Commonwealth.}}<\/p>\n
When the previous Common Wealth Summit was held in Uganda, Burundi’s first vice-president, Dr. Yves Sahinguvu noted that his government intended to officially forward its application to join the Commonwealth nations as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Burundi was an observer country at the meeting.<\/p>\n
We are in a period of reconstruction and consolidation of peace in our country. We need to be part of an extended partnership. <\/p>\n
Burundi is currently a member of the Francophonie, an organisation of French-speaking countries. <\/p>\n
\u201cI do not mind belonging to the French-speaking world and the Commonwealth. We are not alone. There is Cameroon, Mauritius and Canada, which belong to the two worlds,\u201d Sahinguvu said.<\/p>\n
Burundi’s official announcement of its intentions come at a time when francophonie countries are expected to meet at a summit in Kinshasa DRC from October 12-14.<\/p>\n
Gabon President who announced plans for his country to switch to English is expected in Rwanda to acquaint himself with how Rwanda has adopted the English language.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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