Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza may rule until 2034

Burundi’s longest-serving president, Pierre Nkurunziza may rule until 2034 if the country votes YES in a controversial referendum to approve constitutional changes to term limits. The issue had months and weeks leading to Thursday's referendum heated the polity.

Nearly five million Burundians were expected to cast ballots in the referendum. And if the votes for 'yes' are sufficient enough to approve the proposed changes -which include among other things, whether the length of presidential terms be extended,- Pierre Nkurunziza, recently appointed as the 'supreme eternal guide' of Burundi could remain in power until 2034. Click here to watch