Burundians Celebrate As Military Takes Over Power In Coup Declaration

There have been widespread protests in Burundi for weeks after the ousted President moved to go for a third term in office against the laws of the country. This has led to a military coup organized by Major General Godefroid Niyombareh, a former military intelligence officer who was removed from office by President Pierre Nkurunziza in February. The sacked army general has today announced that he has overthrown the President who travelled to Tanzania for EAC Summit.


General Godefroid Niyombare, told reporters at a military barracks in the capital, Bujumbura, that he was working with civil society groups, religious leaders and politicians to form a transitional government.

“Regarding President Nkurunziza’s arrogance and defiance of the international community, which advised him to respect the constitution and Arusha peace agreement, the committee for the establishment of the national concord decide President Nkurunziza is dismissed. His government is dismissed too. Forces Vives de the Nation have decided to take charge of the nation,” he told Reuters.