President of Burundi from 2005 to 2020 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Pierre Nkurunziza | |
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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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Bujumbura, Burundi | 18 December 1964
Died | 8 June 2020 55) Karuzi, Burundi | (aged
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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