Burundi’s peace process facilitator, South African former president Nelson Mandela, has expressed concern over the slow progress on ceasefire talks in Burundi. “Talks with armed groups are off to a slow start, and the facilitator is not pleased with the pace,” said Judge Mark Bomani, leader of the facilitation team. Bomani pointed out that Mandela was generally impressed by the improved political situation in Burundi in recent weeks. A meeting of the 19 signatories to a peace deal is likely to be convened in Arusha towards the end of this month. AFP