Surprise Inauguration in Burundi, 6 Days Early

The Burundi presidential office has confirmed incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza has been sworn in for his third term Thursday, in a surprise ceremony six days before the scheduled inauguration. The president's new five-year term has been criticized by some as violating the constitution and the Arusha accord that effectively ended Burundi's 13-year civil war. President Nkurunziza's announcement in April that he would run for re-election sparked a coup attempt and weeks...

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