Coronavirus: Burundi ex-president Buyoya dies from Covid-19

Coronavirus: Burundi ex-president Buyoya dies from Covid-19
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Coronavirus: Burundi ex-president Buyoya dies from Covid-19
The former president of Burundi Pierre Buyoya has died in Paris of Covid-19 at the age of 71, several close relatives told AFP on Friday.
"President Pierre Buyoya died last night in Paris. He had Covid-19," a member of his family told AFP, requesting anonymity.
Several other relatives confirmed the death of Buyoya, who served as special envoy of the African Union to Mali and the Sahel from 2012 until November this year.
Buyoya "had been hospitalised Wednesday last week in Bamako where he was placed on a respirator," the family member said.

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