On October 13, 2026, Burundi will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the assassination of the national hero of independence, Prince Louis Rwagasore. As this key date approaches in the country's history, the president of the Uprona party, Olivier Nkurunziza, looks back at the ideals of Rwagasore, the economic situation of the country and the decline of enthusiasm for national holidays.
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On October 13, 2026, Burundi will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the assassination of the national hero of independence, Prince Louis Rwagasore. As this key date approaches in the country's history, the president of the Uprona party, Olivier Nkurunziza, looks back at the ideals of Rwagasore, the economic situation of the country and the decline of enthusiasm for national holidays.