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Burundi president rewards 12-year-old daughter for good behaviour during workers' ceremony

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunzinza with his 12-year-old daughter, Naomie Nkurunzinza, during the Labour Day ceremony. [Courtesy]

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza lauded his 12-year-old daughter and gave her money at May Day ceremonies designed to honour the country's top workers.

"Head of state Pierre Nkurunziza gave an envelope (of money) to his daughter Naomie Nkurunziza, who has been behaving well at home," state broadcaster RTNB said in an overnight tweet, without specifying the amount.

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