Evariste Ndayishimiye wins a Burundi poll beset by violence
The vote marks the end of Pierre Nkurunziza’s 15-year rule that saw political upheaval become the norm after his decision to push for a third term in 2015
25 May 2020 - 18:37
Nairobi — Burundi ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye won last week’s presidential election, which was marred by violence and health concerns because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Ndayishimiye won with 68.7% of the ballots cast on May 20, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. His main rival, Agathon Rwasa, got 24.2%, the commission announced on Monday...
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