Ongoing protests in Burundi against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to stand for re-election poses a great threat to the East African Community trade links if not dealt with at its early stages.

The protest which began on 26th April has recorded a total death toll of 30 people.

East African Community Heads of State are currently meeting to resolve the conflict in Burundi and further urge Mr Nkurunziza to drop his decision to run for a third term.

The ongoing civil war is set to affect the present comprehensive economic ties between the countries and there is a great possibilities of trade barriers on trade within the region.

Economy experts who have been following on the growing trend of the East African Community (EAC) trade state that if the civil war intensify, economic efforts within the region will be thwarted.

The police have however taken charge of the protest as East African Community Heads of States are hastening process and procedures to ensure the civil war is brought to a stop.

Source: Intelligence Briefs.com

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