Tag Archives: Burundi election: Nkurunziza set to become ‘supreme guide’

Burundi is about to lose its president of 15 years but gains a “supreme guide to patriotism”, according to the official title that will be given to Pierre Nkurunziza once he steps down after Wednesday’s election. He will also receive a $540,000 (£440,000) retirement pay-out and a luxury villa. But it is not clear if he is going to step ...

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