People don't get one thing... when a mzungu has to chose between spending his tourism dollar in a country that seems to be fighting covid transparently against the one that declares it's covid free (yet 3 of it's neighbours are reporting issues with truck drivers from this country) - they will always pick the former one. especially if what they are looking to visit is in both countries and not like the great pyramids which you either see in egypt or on photos.

Secular music banned as Burundi mourns Nkurunziza


Burundi's cabinet has suspended playing secular music in public places during the seven-day mourning announced by the government following the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

The mayor of the commercial capital, Bujumbura, Freddy Mbonimpa said secular music was banned but people could still play gospel music.

The governor of the capital, Gitega, Venant Manirambona ,said songs "praising God" were allowed.

Mayor Mbonimpa in a statement said leisure activities were suspended during the mourning period.

He said secular music in bars, restaurants, hairdressing salons, cars and all other places of gathering was banned.

Only wedding parties, funerals and mourning wakes are allowed, he said.

State radio and private broadcasters have continued to play gospel music as the country enters day four of mourning.

Mr Nkurunziza was an evangelical Christian.