After coup attempt, Burundi President fire 3 ministers

President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza. Image source defenceweb
President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza. Image source defenceweb

An official says Burundi’s president has fired his defense minister and two other Cabinet ministers after a failed coup attempt.

Presidential spokesman Gervais Abayeho said President Pierre Nkurunziza on Monday fired Defense Minister Pontien Gaciyubenge, International Affairs Minister Laurent Kavakure and Trade Minister Marie Nizigiyimana.

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