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Burundi:
I Cry, Not for Nkurunziza, but for the Lives He Broke
African Arguments, 10 June 2020
I cry for the country we could have had these past five years, for the blood that could have been spared, for the memories families could have built. Read more »
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Burundi:
Nkurunziza Leaves Mixed Legacy, Poor Human Rights Record
VOA, 11 June 2020
The sudden death of outgoing Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza Tuesday came as a shock to everyone on the African political scene. Nkurunziza ruled Burundi with an iron first… Read more »
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Burundi:
Why History Will Judge Pierre Nkurunziza Harshly
The Conversation Africa, 11 June 2020
Pierre Nkurunziza, Burundi's football-loving president and self-proclaimed pastor, has died at the age of 55. By all accounts this was death most cruel. He was soon to hand over… Read more »
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Burundi:
What Next After the Death of Burundi's Nkurunziza?
New Times, 11 June 2020
It caught many by surprise when it was announced this week that Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza had passed on. The Burundian government said in a statement that he had… Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Begins National Mourning for President 'Chosen By God'
RFI, 10 June 2020
The sudden death of President Pierre Nkurunziza on Monday has plunged the country into a state of shock and left Burundians wondering what the future holds after 15 tumultuous… Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Ripe for New Order
Nation, 11 June 2020
The Grim Reaper has taken away Burundi's healthy-looking and all-powerful President Pierre Nkurunziza just as he was to hand over power to the ruling CNDD-FDD party's 2020 election… Read more »
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Kenya:
In Self-Isolation, Nkurunziza Turned to Kenya for Embrace
Nation, 11 June 2020
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza died on Tuesday a lonely man, having alienated himself from regional leaders, save for President Uhuru Kenyatta. Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Announces 7 Days of Mourning for Nkurunziza
East African, 10 June 2020
The Burundi government has announced a one week of mourning starting Tuesday, following the death of the country's out-going president, Pierre Nkurunziza. Read more »