Pierre Nkurunziza
Pierre Nkurunziza (18 December 1964 – 8 June 2020) was the President of Burundi.[1] He began his term as President in 2005.[2] He replaced Domitien Ndayizeye.
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| President of Burundi | |
| In office 26 August 2005 – 8 June 2020 | |
| Vice President | Martin Nduwimana Yves Sahinguvu Terence Sinunguruza |
| Preceded by | Domitien Ndayizeye |
| Succeeded by | Evariste Ndayishimiye |
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| Born | 18 December 1964 Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Died | 8 June 2020 (aged 55) Karuzi, Burundi |
| Cause of death | Myocardial infarction |
| Political party | National Council for the Defense of Democracy |
| Spouse(s) | Denise Bucumi |
| Alma mater | University of Burundi |
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Before he was President, Nkurunziza was an activist for freedom fighting. His father was also a politician in Burundi.
Nkurunziza was hospitalized on 6 June 2020 after feeling unwell in Karuzi, Burundi. He later had a heart attack on two days later and died at the age of 55.[3]
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Nkurunziza studied and later taught physical education at the University of Burundi (pictured) but was forced to flee in 1995 during the Burundian Civil War
Burundian police clash with protesters opposed to Nkurunziza's third term in April 2015. 1,700 civilians were estimated to have been killed in the subsequent repression and 350,000 fled into exile.
Évariste Ndayishimiye was endorsed by Nkurunziza as his preferred candidate for leadership of the CNDD–FDD ahead of the 2020 elections
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References
- ↑ "AFP: Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza re-elected". Agence France-Presse. 1 July 2010. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hHl55epxpc6OXNZIfZR2cUw95iLw. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ↑ "Re-elected Burundian president takes oath as African leaders present", Xinhua, 26 August 2010.
- ↑ "Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of a 'heart attack' at 55". bbc.com. 9 June 2020.