This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, Burundians took to the polls to elect a new president, amidst a tense atmosphere and a growing COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
The election, which aimed to replace long-ruling President Pierre Nkurunziza, was proceeding despite the health crisis, with voters casting their ballots in various locations across the nation.