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President Pierre Nkurunziza Is Dead, Government Confirms

BY Juma · June 9, 2020 06:06 pm

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack, according to the government, few days before he hands over power to his successor after the just-concluded controversial elections

“With great sorrow to Burundians and the international community”, the government posted on Twitter, announcing the passing of the 55-year-old leader.

The outgoing president died at Karusi hospital after suffering a heart attack on June 8, the statement added.

In power since 2005, Nkurunziza was due to be replaced in August by political ally Evariste Ndayishimiye, who was declared earlier this month the winner of a May 20 presidential election.

More to follow.

Juma is an enthusiastic journalist who believes that journalism has power to change the world either negatively or positively depending on how one uses it.(020) 528 0222 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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