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Why Burundi intervenes in the DRC: Self-interest or Pan-Africanist considerations?

Authors :
Wielenga, Cori
Igba, Samuel
Hajayandi, Patrick
Source :
Strategic Review for Southern Africa; 2023, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p69-84, 16p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Questions have abounded as to what Burundi’s motives and interests have been in sending troops and spearheading the intervention in the eastern DRC. With reference to the case of Burundi’s intervention within the framework of the East African Community’s (EAC) response to the growing conflict in the eastern DRC, this article considered a broad range of what Burundi’s motives and interests might be. This included security and stability, both nationally and regionally, regional political dynamics and the position of Burundi within this, and trade and business opportunities. However, this article argues although all of these have explanatory power, some of the complexity and nuance of the intervention is missed if we do not place it within the context of Pan-Africanist considerations, including that of African integration, African self-reliance and agency, and African ownership of and control over its own resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10131108
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Strategic Review for Southern Africa
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171910186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.35293/srsa.v45i1.4673