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Burundi President is dead

Burundi has been in turmoil since President Pierre Nkurunziza (pictured June 2018) announced in April 2015 that he intended to stand again for the presidency
Burundi has been in turmoil since President Pierre Nkurunziza (pictured June 2018) announced in April 2015 that he intended to stand again for the presidency
President Nkurunziza of Burundi is dead
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The Government of Burundi has announced the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

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According to a statement seen by Pulselive.co.ke, President Nkurunziza died after a heart attack.

Reports have indicated that Nkurunziza died on Monday while undergoing treatment.

On Sunday the President had attended a volleyball match in Ngozi, but fell ill on Sunday night.

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