Minister of Environment, Territorial Development, and Public Works Anatole Kanyenkiko of Burundi

Late last week, the party had threatened to overthrow the Government if Prime Minister Kanyenkiko was not replaced.

Shooting broke out and hand grenades exploded here early today, only a few hours after the Government announced that Prime Minister Anatole Kanyenkiko was stepping down.

the party and his resignation as Prime Minister was requested.