President Of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza Dies At 55

President Pierre Nkurunziza has reportedly died at 55, a statement from the government’s official Twitter account has said.

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President Of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza Dies At 55

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack, according to the government.

In a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday, the government announced “with great sorrow to Burundians and the international community” the passing of Nkurunziza, 55.

President Of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza Dies At 55
President Pierre Nkurunziza

The outgoing president died at Karusi hospital after suffering a heart attack on June 8, the statement added.

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