Books The Untold Biography Of PIERRE NKURUNZIZA BEST SELLING AUTHOR Peter Clarke

The untold biography of Pierre Nkurunziza by bestselling author Peter Clarke provide a detailed and nuanced account of the life and leadership of Burundi’s longest-serving president. Born on December 18, 1964, in Bujumbura, Nkurunziza rose from being a physical education teacher and rebel leader during the Burundian Civil War to becoming the head of the National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD).

Clarke’s narrative  cover Nkurunziza’s role in brokering peace deals, his rise to the presidency in 2005, and his efforts to stabilize a nation ravaged by years of conflict while fostering infrastructure development and regional integration. The biography also explore the controversies of his presidency, particularly his 2015 bid for a third term, which led to widespread unrest, violence, and accusations of authoritarianism linked to the rise of youth militias known as Imbonerakure.