President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday offered his condolences over the demise of Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Nkurunziza, who ruled the East African nation for 15 years, passed away today after suffering a cardiac arrest at hospital.

Sisi extended his sincere condolences to the Burundian people over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza, the national leader that made great efforts to serve African issues and push forward joint African action in the face of various challenges.