Burundi President

Burundi Swears In Evariste Ndayishimiye As New President

Jun 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Burundi Swears Evariste Ndayishimiye As New President

Burundi has finally sworn in Evariste Ndayishimiye as it’s president after the sudden death of his predecessor. The swearing-in ceremony of Ndayishimiye is coming a few weeks after the sudden death of his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza who ruled the East Africa nation for 15 often tumultuous years. Ekohotblog recalls that Ndayishimiye was elected in May … Read more

JUST IN: Burundi President Is Dead

Jun 9, 2020.Jun 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Outgoing Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza aged 55, has died of a heart attack, the government says. 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. “The Government of the Republic of Burundi announces with great sadness the unexpected death of His Excellency … Read more