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Burundian president replaces 3 ministers

Xinhua, May 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has signed a decree to appoint three new ministers, the spokesman of the Burundian president told a press conference on Monday afternoon.

According to the spokesman, Alain Aime Nyamitwe was appointed as the new External Relations and International Cooperation Minister, replacing Laurent Kavakure.

Emmanuel Ntahomvukiye, a civilian, became the new Defense and War Veterans Minister, replacing Major General Pontien Gaciyubwenge.

Irina Inantore was appointed Minister for Commerce, Industry, Posts and Tourism, replacing Marie Rose Nizigiyimana.

The reshuffle came after a failed coup attempt against the president on May 13 while he was in Dar es Salaam to attend a regional summit on Burundi. Endi