Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza renames historical landmarks

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza in Paris on June 4, 2014. He has renamed the country's national landmarks. PHOTO | AFP

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has controversially renamed the country's national landmarks.

Renaming the national stadium, the presidential palace and main airport was meant to "remind Burundians of their history," he said in his independence-day speech.