MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Thursday extended condolences to people of Burundi over the death of the country’s outgoing died this week in Bujumbura town.
The death of outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza was announced early this week by the government of Burundi.
In a statement, Francisco Madeira, the head of AMISOM, said Nkurunziza worked tirelessly with the African Union to bring peace and security to Somalia.
“On behalf of the mission, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the government, the people of Burundi and the bereaved family,” Madeira said.
Madeira said that the late president played very important role in peace restoration in Somalia.
“Like many leaders of the countries that contribute both human and material resources to the stabilization of Somalia, the late president believed in the ideals of a reconciled, secure and prosperous Somalia,” he said.
Madeira said the involvement of Burundi peacekeepers in the stabilization of Somalia is a great example of dedication, sacrifice, progression and fortitude.
“The passing of President Nkurunziza is incredibly sad for all of us in AMISOM. The mission to achieve a peaceful Somalia will miss the late President Nkurunziza’s guidance and leadership,” said the AU envoy.
The outgoing president Nkurunziza, 55, died on Monday of a heart attack.
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