Messages Pour in After Burundi President Nkurunziza's Death
African leaders have been sending messages of condolence to the people of Burundi after the death of outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza in Bujumbura. His wife, Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, is still receiving treatment in Nairobi for an underlying condition after contracting the coronavirus.
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South Africa:
President Cyril Ramaphosa Conveys Condolences On the Passing of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza
Govt of SA, 10 June 2020
His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, has expressed his sadness at the untimely passing of Burundian… Read more »
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Burundi:
Nkurunziza's Wife Still on Treatment in Kenya
East African, 10 June 2020
Outgoing Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza succumbed to a heart attack in Bujumbura while his wife, Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, is still receiving treatment at the Aga Khan… Read more »
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Burundi:
Nkurunziza's Death May Not Bring Change - Analysts
The New Humanitarian, 10 June 2020
Burundi's outgoing president, Pierre Nkurunziza, died unexpectedly on Monday just weeks after his handpicked successor was elected to office in a poll marred by voter fraud… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Sends Condolence Message to Burundi Over President's Death
This Day, 10 June 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari last night sent a condolence message to the people and government of Burundi over the death of their president, Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kagame Condoles With Burundians Over Death of Nkurunziza
New Times, 10 June 2020
President Paul Kagame has sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Burundi, following the passing of President Pierre Nkurunziza. Read more »
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Burundi:
Death Robbed East Africa of a Prominent Leader, Says Kenyatta
East African, 10 June 2020
Outgoing Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza succumbed to a heart attack in Bujumbura while his wife, Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, is still receiving treatment at the Aga Khan… Read more »
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Burundi:
Nkurunziza's Wife Still Being Treated in Nairobi
Nation, 9 June 2020
Outgoing Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza succumbed to a heart attack in Bujumbura while his wife, Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, is still receiving treatment at the Aga Khan… Read more »
The late President Pierre Nkurunziza and his wife Denise Nkurunziza (file photo).
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