BURUNDIAN PRESIDENT NKURUNZINZA OVERTHROWN BY ARMY

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A COUP DETAT  has been announced in neighboring Burundi against President Pierre Nkurunznza. General Godefroid Niyombare announced Wednesday afternoon that President Nkurunznza and his government have been dismissed. Reports from the capital Bujumbura indicates that soldiers had stationed themselves outside the state broadcaster. Emerging reports show that wild celebrations have erupted on the streets as thousands celebrated the downfall of Pierre, who was forcefully seeking a third term, against the national constitution.

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