Esther Kamatari

Esther Kamatari

Princess Esther Kamatari (born 1951) is a writer, model, and exiled Burundian princess.

Esther Kamatari grew up in Burundi as a member of the royal family. Following independence in 1962, the king was overthrown in a military coup d'etat, and the monarchy abolished in 1966. Kamatari fled the country in 1964 after her father's assassination and settled in Paris, where she became a model. An attempt to re-establish the kingdom ended with the murder of King Ntare V in 1972.

Burundi's post-independence history has been dominated by tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority. The civil war of the 1990s in Burundi and conflicts with neighbouring countries and the plight of thousands of child-victims of war led her to become involved with the Association of the People of Burundi in France. In Burundi she is known for her humanitarian work.

A peace brokered by South Africa has made elections possible in Burundi, and Esther Kamatari and her Abahuza party, which means "bringing people together," will run on the platform of restoration of the monarchy.

Marriage and children

Esther is married to a man named Gilles. He is a doctor. They have two children, Jade and Arthur. Esther already had a daughter, Frédérique, from a previous relationship.

Publications

*Kamatari, E. and Renault, M. 2001. "Princesse des Rugo, mon histoire". Bayard, ISBN 2-227-13914-5

External links

* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3688238.stm BBC News, Princess for President of Burundi]
* [http://www.afrol.com/articles/14302 Afrol News, Burundi Princess, top model seeks presidency]
* [http://www.boekenarena.nl/result-titel.asp?ISBN=9069747189 Information about the Dutch translation of Esther Kamatari's autobiography]

See also

*List of African writers (by country)#Burundi


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