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Burundi President Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 55

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The President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, has been declared dead, according to the government, he died at age 55 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The government in a statement released noted that he was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell.

His condition got better but on he had a cardiac arrest and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

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The Burundi President was expected to step down from the presidency in August after 15 years in power.

More details soon.