Burundi's president breaks silence on third term, says no-one will stop ruling party


  • World
  • Saturday, 25 Apr 2015

BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza spoke for the first time on seeking a third term moments after the ruling party nominated him, saying no-one would stop them.

Nkurunziza's opponents have said another term for him would be unconstitutional, and leading opposition politician Agathon Rwasa has asked him to reconsider his move.

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