President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza has died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
He died at the age of 55.
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Government sources said he was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell but his condition improved.
However, on Monday he had a cardiac arrest and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, officials say.
After 15 years in power, Mr. Nkurunziza was due to step down in August.
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