Who was Burundi's Nkurunziza
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Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza believed he was chosen by God to lead the east African country and he did so with an iron fist.
His efforts to stay in power plunged the country in chaos in his final years.
In February , lawmakers passed a law declaring him “supreme guide for patriotism” and he was expected to continue to play a key role after stepping down as president.
Known for playing three football matches per week, he was popular among his rural folk who praised him for the construction of more than 5,000 schools and 10 sports stadiums around the country.
So who was Pierre Nkurunziza ?
On line is Research Assistant at the African Centre for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS) ,Ernest Muchu Toh
His efforts to stay in power plunged the country in chaos in his final years.
In February , lawmakers passed a law declaring him “supreme guide for patriotism” and he was expected to continue to play a key role after stepping down as president.
Known for playing three football matches per week, he was popular among his rural folk who praised him for the construction of more than 5,000 schools and 10 sports stadiums around the country.
So who was Pierre Nkurunziza ?
On line is Research Assistant at the African Centre for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS) ,Ernest Muchu Toh
