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BREAKING: 55-year-old Burundi President Dies Of Heart Attack

BREAKING: 55-year-old Burundi President Dies Of Heart Attack

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, 55, has died of heart attack, the government says.

BREAKING: 55-year-old Burundi President Dies Of Heart Attack
BREAKING: 55-year-old Burundi President Dies Of Heart Attack

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

More details to follow…