The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected President of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye.
On behalf of the party and its President Felix Tshisekedi, UDPS called Ndayishimiye's victory a demonstration of confidence the people of Burundi have on the vision of the ruling party. Ndayishimiye, who was the candidate for the ruling CNDD-FDD party, won the Presidential Election with 68.72% of the votes; with the party securing 72 of the 100 seats in Parliament.
UDPS, whose own leader is the current Head of State of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), also promised to offer support to the new Burundi leader in working towards improving and maintaining good relations with the DRC.
Although diplomatic relations between the two neighbours have remained relatively calm over the past decades, the security situation in the eastern parts of Congo often poses a threat to this.
Currently Burundian rebels, The National Liberation Force (FNL), have set up base in Congo to carry out attacks against their government. Some reports have also alleged that, the Burundian national army will sometimes enter Congolese soil to hunt the rebels, and commit atrocities against Congolese civilians.
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