The tragedy in the Pierre Nkurunziza Clan, even if partially confirmed, shows how critical contact tracing is in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. But possible coronavirus infections in the Burundi First Family also expose the folly of denial in the face of a global pandemic. Now, the tiny East African country is paying the price of denial, and official policy blunders. Outgoing Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza died last week due to what Bujumbura furtive power sources reported as a ‘heart attack’. Burundi constitutional court last week ruled Ndayishimiye take office immediately to avoid a power vacuum.

Source: The Star June 17, 2020 00:56 UTC