After Burundi, all eyes on elections in virus-free Tanzania
A man casts his vote in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on November 24, 2019. As Tanzania approaches the General Election later this year, the question has been raised: Will Dar alter her course in response to what happened in her fellow EAC member country? PHOTO | AFP
On June 8 as it prepared to witness George Floyd’s memorial service, the world was shocked to receive news of the death of Pierre Nkurunziza, the outgoing president of Burundi. He died of a heart attack aged 55, after 15 years in power.
In August, President Nkurunziza was slated to hand over power to his successor and ally General Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winner of the elections held last month. After stepping down he would be taken on the specially-created position of Supreme Guide of Patriotism. He was also assured a $530,000 parting gift as well as a luxury mansion, according to a law passed in his most recent term.
