| Published Tue, March 13th 2018 at 09:31, Updated March 13th 2018 at 09:36 GMT +3Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza. [AFP]Burundi's ruling party has bestowed the title of 'eternal supreme guide' on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official has confirmed Sunday, as critics claim he wants to lock in power for life. A constitutional referendum in May could allow him to run in elections in 2020, paving the way for him to remain in power until 2034. Critics mocked the party, with one decrying the "cult of personality around his majesty the King Nkurunziza I". Burundi has faced a serious political crisis since Nkurunziza sought a fiercely contested third term in office in April 2015.

Source: Standard Digital March 13, 2018 06:33 UTC