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China welcomes court decision on Burundi presidency

China welcomes court decision on Burundi presidency

Beijing on Friday was quick to welcome the news from Burundi, where the constitutional court has confirmed May 20 presidential election results that will put Evariste Ndayishimiye into office, replacing outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza but maintaining power for the CNDD-FDD party. “We believe that under the leadership of President Ndayishimiye,…

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Burundi opposition leader accepts position of deputy speaker in parliament

Yesterday, Reuters reported that Burundi opposition leader, Agathon Rwasa, who won a mere 18.99 percent of the vote during the recent presidential elections, accepted the position of deputy speaker in parliament. Rwasa’s coalition, Amizero y’Abarundi, had taken the decision to boycott the presidential and parliamentary elections, steadfastly opposing President Pierre…

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