Burundi President Registers to Run for Third Term as Tensions Simmer

Burundi's president registered on Friday to run for a third term, much to the dismay of his opponents who says the president's plan violates the country's constitution, which allows only two terms. The move could fuel further protests of his regime which have turned violent in recent days. President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision became official as the incumbent submitted his candidacy papers to the electoral commission. Opposition member Jean Minani told VOA that...

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