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On 12 March 2020, the government instituted 14-day quarantining for people entering Burundi from affected countries. President Nkurunziza refused to impose restrictions on the country, permitting political rallies and sporting events to take place. See also. COVID-19 pandemic in Africa; COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
Kingdom of Burundi (1680–1966) The origins of Burundi are known from a mix of oral history and archaeology. [1] There are two main founding legends for Burundi. Both suggest that the nation was founded by a man named Cambarantama. The other version, more common in pre-colonial Burundi says that Cambarantama came from the southern state of Buha.
The president can also amend the constitution. The president represents Burundi in international affairs by signing and ratifying its treaties. The president is the sole office to manage war, but needs approval from parliament and the National Council of Security to start wars. The president is the sole post that can authorize military action.
Mauritania. On 13 March, the first case in the country was confirmed. [94] By 18 April 2020, there had been 7 confirmed cases in the country, 6 of whom recovered, and one died making Mauritania at the time the only affected country in Africa and in the world to become free of COVID-19. [95] A further case was confirmed on 29 April.
Pierre Nkurunziza. Pierre Nkurunziza (18 December 1964 – 8 June 2020) was a Burundian politician who served as the ninth president of Burundi for almost 15 years from August 2005 until his death in June 2020. A member of the Hutu ethnic group, Nkurunziza taught physical education before becoming involved in politics during the Burundian Civil ...
Burundian Civil War. Burundian Civil War. Part of the spillover of the Rwandan genocide and Second Congo War. People fleeing during 1993 Burundian genocide that marked the civil war's start. Date. 21 October 1993 – 15 May 2005. (11 years, 6 months, 3 weeks and 3 days) Location. Burundi; Zaire / DR Congo.
The COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Kenya on 12 March 2020, [3] with the initial cases reported in the capital city Nairobi and in the coastal area Mombasa .
This article lists the presidents of Burundi since the formation of the post of President of Burundi in 1966 (following the November coup d'état), to the present day. A total of nine people have served in the office. Additionally, one person, Pierre Buyoya, served on two non-consecutive occasions.