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Burundi president dies of heart failure

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of heart failure, the government said Tuesday. “The Government of the Republic of Burundi announces with great sadness the unexpected death of His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi following heart failure on June 8,

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Burundi president surprises with vow to step down in 2020

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

In a surprise move, Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza said on Thursday he would step down in 2020, despite widespread belief that he backed a new constitution extending term limits in a bid to cling to power. His announcement came shortly after he signed into law a new constitution, passed in a May referendum, that in […]

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Burundi President Makes First Appearance since Coup Bid

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2015 0

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday appeared in the capital for the first time since an attempted coup against his government last week. Nkurunziza appeared before journalists at his presidential palace in Bujumbura and made a brief statement saying that he is battling a threat from al-Shabab, the al-Qaeda-linked Islamic extremist group based in Somalia.

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Burundi President Rejects Election Delay

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has rejected an appeal from the European Union and the United States to delay the June 26 presidential election. Nkurunziza reportedly told the BBC that postponing the vote would worsen the situation. Willy Nyamitwe, senior advisor to President Nkurunziza on media and communication, said delaying the election is a technical matter […]