List of presidents of Burundi

The president of Burundi is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Burundi. The president is also commander-in-chief of the National Defence Force. The office of the presidency was established when Michel Micombero declared Burundi a republic on 28 November 1966. The first constitution to specify the powers and duties of the president was the constitution of 1974, which was adopted in 1976. Written by Micombero, the constitution affirmed his position as the first president of Burundi. The powers of the president derive from the latest constitution, implemented in 2005 as a result of the 2000 Arusha Accords after the Burundian Civil War.

Nine people have served in the office since Burundi became a republic. Only one president, Pierre Buyoya, has served on two non-consecutive occasions. Sylvie Kinigi was the first and only woman who has served in the role (on an interim basis). The current president, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been serving in the role since 18 June 2020.

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+List of presidents of BurundiPortraitNameElectedTerm of officeEthnic groupPolitical partyPrime minister(s) Took office Left office Time in office 1 — Tutsi UPRONA / Military Nyamoya 2 1984 Tutsi UPRONA / Military Nzambimana 3 — Tutsi UPRONA / Military Sibomana 4 1993 Hutu FRODEBU Kinigi — Hutu UPRONA / Military — — Tutsi UPRONA Herself 5 1994 Hutu FRODEBU KinigiKanyenkiko 6 — Hutu FRODEBU KanyenkikoNduwayo 1994 — Tutsi UPRONA Ndimira Position abolished 7 — Hutu FRODEBU 8 200520102015 Hutu CNDD–FDD Vacant ( – ) 9 2020 Incumbent Hutu CNDD–FDD Position abolishedBunyoniNdirakobucaNtahontuye

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List of presidents of Burundi

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