Burundians in two minds about Nkurunziza’s legacy
By DW
17 June 2020 |
9:10 am
While claiming to rule by divine will, in the last couple of years, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza turned the country into a living hell for many. Will Burundi be able to overcome his legacy?
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