In BurundiWife of opposition politician shot in the head at hair salon

  

 Speaking at a press conference, Burundian opposition politician Agathon Rwasa said that his wife was being treated for head injuries at a local hospital, and her condition was not critical.

Annonciate Haberisoni, the wife of prominent Burundian opposition politician Agathon Rwasa has been shot and wounded at a hair salon in the country's capital, Bujumbura, BBC reports.

Gunmen reportedly opened fire on Haberisoni as she was waiting for her hair to be done. They attackers fled afterwards.

Mr Rwasa accused the government of attempting to assassinate his wife but the government has not commented on the allegation. Police have however said they were investigating the attack.