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Pierre Buyoya
(1949 - )
Buyoya is a Burundian politician who has
ruled Burundi twice, from 1987 to 1993 and from
1996 to 2003. With 13 years combined as
ruled Burundi twice, from 1987 to 1993 and from
1996 to 2003. With 13 years combined as
Head of State, he is the longest serving
Burundian President.
In September 1987, Buyoya led a military coup d'état
against Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, and installed himself
In September 1987, Buyoya led a military coup d'état
against Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, and installed himself
as the 3rd President of Burundy.
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