Who succeeded Michel Micombero as President of Burundi?
Pierre Nkurunziza
Jean-Baptiste Bagaza
Sylvestre Ntibantunganya
Melchior Ndadaye
Answer
Jean-Baptiste Bagaza succeeded Michel Micombero as President of Burundi in 1976. A military officer, Bagaza seized power in a bloodless coup d'état. During his presidency, Bagaza pursued a policy of economic development and social reform.
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