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Pierre Nkurunziza, the PE teacher who became President

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza died of a heart attack on May 8, 2020. [Reuters]

Former Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, who died Monday, June 8, was scheduled to hand over power in August to his hand-picked successor retired Maj.Gen Evariste Ndayishimiye.

Parliament had created a “Supreme Guide” position for him, Sh56m handshake paycheck, and a ritzy residence.

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