Burundi Voters Back Constitution Extending Presidential Term The new rules pave the way for Pierre Nkurunziza, the country’s longest-serving president, to potentially stay in power until 2034. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:IHT Retrospective Blog: 1967: Argentine Opinion Polls to Replace CongressEx-British Party Leader Is Pulled Into Trump Campaign InquiryVladimir Putin Hints at Russian Role in Hacking of U.S. ElectionMacedonia Has New Government, but Rocky Road AheadTrump Opts Not to Move Embassy to Jerusalem, at Least for NowAs Trump Wavers on Climate Pact, China Vows to Stand by It