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Africa News

Burundi's upcoming presidential elections suffered a major blow with the withdrawal of five opposition candidates. The poll is scheduled to place on June 28.

They include the former rebel leader Agathon Rwasa, who was widely thought to be the key challenger to the current President Pierre Nkurunziza, according to the BBC.

The opposition had raised the red flag on the electoral commission following local polls last month, which they say were fraudulent. However, European Union observers maintain the Commission adhered to international standards.