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]
References
- "AFP: Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza re-elected". Agence France-Presse. 1 July 2010. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011. 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.
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