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Burundi president sacks defence minister and foreign minister

Published: 18 May 2015 - 05:05 pm | Last Updated: 13 Jan 2022 - 09:14 pm

 

 

 


Bujumbura, Burundi--Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza sacked three top minsters Monday after a failed coup attempt, replacing the defence, foreign affairs and trade ministers, a presidential spokesman said.
Emmanuel Ntahonvukiye, a civilian, was named to replace sacked defence minister Pontian Gaciyubwenge, while Alain Aime Nyamitwe was appointed foreign minster to succeed Laurent Kavakure, the spokesman said.

AFP