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Burundi to change its capital city

Burundi parliament has voted to move the country’s capital from Bujumbura back to the small central city of Gitega. MAP | NMG

By  BBC

The Burundian parliament has voted to move the country’s capital from Bujumbura back to the ancient capital of Gitega.

The vote took place on Wednesday and the leader of parliament said the move would take place over three years.

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