Executive branch Burundi, in 35 editions.

president, Military president; chairman of the Central Committee for of the National Salvation, prime minister, Council Party of Ministers Unity and Progress (UPRONA), prime minister

National Assembly:
note - The National Unity Charter outlining the principles for
constitutional government was adopted by a national referendum on 5 February
1991; new elections to the National Assembly are to take place 29 June 1993;
presidential elections are to take place 1 June 1993
president; chairman of the Central Committee of the National Party of Unity
and Progress (UPRONA), prime minister
Chief of State:
President Major Pierre BUYOYA, President BUYOYA (since 9 September 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Adrien SIBOMANA (since 26 October 1988)
National Assembly:
dissolved after the coup of 3 September 1987; note - The National Unity
Charter outlining the principles for constitutional government was adopted
by a national referendum on 5 February 1991

chief of state: President Sylvestre NTIBANTUNGANYA (since September (acting president
1994) from 8 April 1994 to 30 September 1994, president since 1 October
note: 1994); note - NTIBANTUNGANYA, in his capacity as President Melchior NDADAYE, Burundi's first democratically of the
elected president, died in National Assembly, became acting president upon the military coup death of 21 October 1993 and
was succeeded on 5 February 1994 by President Cyprien NTARYAMIRA, who
was killed NTARYAMIRE in a mysterious an airplane explosion crash on 6 April 1994;
NTIBANTUNGANYA was sworn in on 1 October 1994 as president by the
"Convention on Government" to serve a four year transitional term
head of government: Prime Minister Antoine NDUWAYO (since February
1995); selected by President NTIBANTUNGANYA following the resignation
of Anatole KANYENKIKO on 15 February 1995 1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by prime minister

chief of state: President Sylvestre NTIBANTUNGANYA (acting president
from 8 April 1994 to 30 September 1994, Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 1 October 27
1994); September 1996) note - NTIBANTUNGANYA, in his capacity as former President of the
National Assembly, became acting president upon the death of NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown
President Cyprien NTARYAMIRE in an airplane crash a coup on 6 April 1994; 25 July 1996 and has taken refuge in the US ambassador's
NTIBANTUNGANYA was sworn residence in on 1 October 1994 Bujumbura; former Major (retired) Pierre BUYOYA has not
been recognized as president of Burundi by the US or most other
"Convention on Government" to serve a four year transitional term governments
head of government: Prime Minister Antoine NDUWAYO Pascal-Firmin NDIMIRA (since February 31
1995) July 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers appointed by prime minister
elections : NA

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27
September 1996) note - former 1996); note-former President NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown
in a coup on 25 July 1996 and has taken took refuge for 11 months in the US ambassador's
ambassador's residence in Bujumbura; former Major (retired) Pierre
BUYOYA has not
been recognized as president of Burundi by the US or
most other
governments
head of government: Prime Minister Pascal-Firmin NDIMIRA (since 31
July 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by prime minister
elections : elections: NA

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27
September 1996); note-former 1996 and officially sworn in on 11 June 1998) is chief of
state and head of government and is assisted by First Vice President
Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA) and Second Vice President
Mathias SINAMENYA (since NA); note--former President NTIBANTUNGANYA
was overthrown
in a coup on 25 July 1996 and took refuge for 11 months in the US
ambassador's residence in Bujumbura; former Major (retired) head of government: President Pierre
BUYOYA has not been recognized as president is both chief of Burundi by the US or
most other governments state
and head of government: Prime Minister Pascal-Firmin NDIMIRA government; assisted by First Vice President Frederic
BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since 31 NA) and Second Vice President Mathias
July 1996) SINAMENYA (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by prime minister president
elections: NA

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27
September 1996 and 1996, officially sworn in on 11 June 1998) is chief of
state and head of government and is assisted by 1998), First Vice President
Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA) and NA May 1998), Second Vice President
Mathias SINAMENYA (since NA); note--former President NTIBANTUNGANYA
was overthrown in a coup on 25 July 1996
head of government: President Pierre BUYOYA NA May 1998); note - the president is both chief of state
and head of government; assisted by government
head of government: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27 September 1996, officially sworn in 11 June 1998), First Vice President Frederic
BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA) and NA May 1998), Second Vice President Mathias
SINAMENYA (since NA) NA May 1998); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA NA; current president assumed power following a coup on 25 July 1996 in which former President NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27 September 1996, officially sworn in 11 June 1998), First Vice President Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA May June 1998), Second Vice President Mathias SINAMENYA SINAMENYE (since NA May June 1998); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27 September 1996, officially sworn in 11 June 1998), First Vice President Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA May June 1998), Second Vice President Mathias SINAMENYA SINAMENYE (since NA May June 1998); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA; current president assumed power following a coup on 25 July 1996 in which former President NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27 September 1996, officially (a Tutsi, was sworn in 11 June 1998), First Vice President Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA June 1998), Second Vice President Mathias SINAMENYE (since NA June 1998); note - the as president is both chief of state and head of a transition government on 1 November 2001; he is scheduled to hold office for 18 months before transferring power to his vice president, a Hutu); Vice President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 1 November 2001)
head of government: President Pierre BUYOYA (interim president since 27 September 1996, officially (a Tutsi, was sworn in 11 June 1998), First Vice President Frederic BAMVUGINYUMVIRA (since NA June 1998), Second Vice President Mathias SINAMENYE (since NA June 1998); note - the as president is both chief of state and head of a transition government on 1 November 2001; he is scheduled to hold office for 18 months before transferring power to his vice president, a Hutu); Vice President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 1 November 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA; current president assumed power following a coup on 25 July 1996 in which former President NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown

chief of state: President Pierre BUYOYA (a Tutsi, Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of a transition the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; he is scheduled to hold office for 18 months before transferring power to his vice president, a Hutu); Vice President Domitien NDAYIZEYE Alphonse KADEGE (since 1 November 2001) 30 April 2003); note - from the Tutsi minority
head of government: President Pierre BUYOYA (a Tutsi, Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of a transition the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; he is scheduled to hold office for 18 months before transferring power to his vice president, a Hutu); Vice President Domitien NDAYIZEYE Alphonse KADEGE (since 1 November 2001) 30 April 2003); note - from the Tutsi minority
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA; current president assumed power following a coup on 25 July 1996 in which former President NTIBANTUNGANYA was overthrown 30 April 2003 as part of the transitional government established by the 2000 Arusha Accord

chief of state: President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; Vice President Alphonse KADEGE Frederic NGENZEBUHORO (since 30 April 2003); note - from the Tutsi minority 11 November 2004)
head of government: President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; Vice President Alphonse KADEGE Frederic NGENZEBUHORO (since 30 April 2003); note - from the Tutsi minority 11 November 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA; current president assumed power on 30 April 2003 as part of the transitional government established by the 2000 Arusha Accord

chief of state: President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; Vice President Frederic NGENZEBUHORO (since 11 November 2004)
head of government: President Domitien NDAYIZEYE (since 30 April 2003); note - NDAYIZEYE, a Hutu, was sworn in as president for the second half of the three-year transitional government inaugurated on 1 November 2001; Vice President Frederic NGENZEBUHORO (since 11 November 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: NA; current president assumed power on 30 April 2003 as part of the transitional government established by the 2000 Arusha Accord Accord; note - next presidential election is scheduled for 22 April 2005

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Martin NDUWIMANA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2005); Second Vice President Marina BARAMPAMA Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 8 September 2006) 9 February 2007)
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Martin NDUWIMANA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2005); Second Vice President Marina BARAMPAMA Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 8 September 2006) 9 February 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the parliament; vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA was elected president by the parliament by a vote of 151 to 9; note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the legislature

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Martin NDUWIMANA Yves SAVINGUVU - Tutsi (since 29 August 2005); 9 November 2007); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 9 February 2007) 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Martin NDUWIMANA Yves SAVINGUVU - Tutsi (since 29 August 2005); 9 November 2007); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 9 February 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the parliament; vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA was elected president by the parliament by a vote of 151 to 9; note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the legislature

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Yves SAVINGUVU - Tutsi (since 9 November 2007); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 9 February 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Yves SAVINGUVU - Tutsi (since 9 November 2007); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA - Hutu (since 9 February 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections:
the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term (eligible for a second term); note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the parliament; next elections to be held in August 2010; vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA was elected president by the parliament by a vote of 151 to 9; note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the legislature

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Yves SAVINGUVU Therence SINUNGURUZA - Tutsi (since 9 November 2007); 29 August 2010); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 9 February 2007); 29 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Yves SAVINGUVU Therence SINUNGURUZA - Tutsi (since 9 November 2007); 29 August 2010); Second Vice President Gabriel NTISEZERANA Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 9 February 2007) 29 August 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
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elections:
the president is elected by popular vote to for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits permited the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the parliament; next elections last held 28 June 2010 (next to be held in August 2010; 2015); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA was elected president by the parliament by a vote of 151 to 9; popular vote; Pierre NKURUNZIZA 91.6%, other 8.4%; note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permits opposition parties withdrew from the post-transition president election due to be elected by a two-thirds majority of alleged government interference in the legislature electoral process

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Therence SINUNGURUZA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2010); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Therence SINUNGURUZA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2010); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); note - the constitution adopted in February 2005 permited the post-transition president to be elected by a two-thirds majority of the parliament; elections last held on 28 June 2010 (next to be held in 2015); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA elected president by popular vote; Pierre NKURUNZIZA 91.6%, other 8.4%; note - opposition parties withdrew from the election due to alleged government interference in the electoral process

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Therence SINUNGURUZA Bernard BUSOKOZA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2010); 13 October 2013); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Therence SINUNGURUZA Bernard BUSOKOZA - Tutsi (since 29 August 2010); 13 October 2013); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
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elections:
the president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 28 June 2010 (next to be held in 2015); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA elected president by popular vote; Pierre NKURUNZIZA 91.6%, other 8.4%; note - opposition parties withdrew from the election due to alleged government interference in the electoral process

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Bernard BUSOKOZA - Tutsi Prosper BAZOMBAZA (since 13 October 2013); February 2014); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Bernard BUSOKOZA - Tutsi Prosper BAZOMBAZA (since 13 October 2013); February 2014); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 28 June 2010 (next to be held in 2015); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA elected president by popular vote; Pierre NKURUNZIZA 91.6%, other 8.4%; note - opposition parties withdrew from the election due to alleged government interference in the electoral process

chief of state:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Prosper BAZOMBAZA (since 13 February 2014); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Pierre NKURUNZIZA - Hutu (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Prosper BAZOMBAZA (since 13 February 2014); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI - Hutu (since 29 August 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); elections election last held on 28 June 2010 (next 21 July 2015(next to be held in 2015); 2020); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by parliament Parliament
election results:
Pierre NKURUNZIZA elected president by popular vote; reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA 91.6%, (CNDD-FDD ) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (National Liberation Forces) 19%, other 8.4%; note - opposition parties withdrew from the election due to alleged government interference in the electoral process 11.6%

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Prosper BAZOMBAZA Gaston SINDIMWO (since 13 February 2014); 25 August 2015); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI Joseph BUTORE (since 29 25 August 2010); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Prosper BAZOMBAZA (since 13 February 2014); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI (since 29 August 2010)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 July 2015(next to be held in 2020); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD ) (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (National Liberation Forces) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO (since 25 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE (since 25 20 August 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Prosper BAZOMBAZA Gaston SINDIMWO (since 13 February 2014); 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Gervais RUFYIKIRI Joseph BUTORE (since 29 20 August 2010) 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 July 2015(next to be held in 2020); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (National Liberation Forces) (Independents of Hope - Amizerio y'Abarundi) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO (since 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE (since 20 August 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO (since 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE (since 20 August 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 July 2015(next 2015 (next to be held in 2020); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum effective for the 2020 election, approved reinstatement of the prime minister position, reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1, and increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (Independents (Hope of Hope Burundians - Amizerio y'Abarundi) y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO (since 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE (since 20 August 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO (since 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE (since 20 August 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 July 2015 (next to be held in 2020); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum effective for the 2020 election, approved reinstatement increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1, and increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit 1
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (Hope of Burundians - Amizerio y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA (since 26 August 2005); First Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 20 August 2015); Second 18 June 2020); Vice President Joseph BUTORE Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 20 August 2015); 24 June 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Pierre NKURUNZIZA Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 26 August 2005); First 18 June 2020); Vice President Gaston SINDIMWO Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 20 August 2015); Second Vice President Joseph BUTORE 24 June 2020); Prime Minister Alain-Guillaume BUNYONI (since 20 August 2015) 24 June 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 July 2015 20 May 2020 (next to be held in 2020); 2025); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum effective for the 2020 election, increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1
election results: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE elected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, 71.5%, Agathon RWASA (Hope of Burundians - Amizerio y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6% (CNL) 25.2%, Gaston SINDIMWO (UPRONA) 1.7%, OTHER 1.6%

chief of state: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); Prime Minister Alain-Guillaume BUNYONI Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA (since 24 June 2020) 7 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in 2025); 2027); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum effective for the 2020 election, increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1
election results: 2020: Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE elected president; percent of vote - Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (CNDD-FDD) 71.5%, Agathon RWASA (CNL) 25.2%, Gaston SINDIMWO (UPRONA) 1.7%, OTHER 1.6%

chief of state: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); Prime Minister Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA (since 7 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in May 2027); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum effective for the 2020 election, increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1
election results:
2020: Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE elected president; percent of vote - Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (CNDD-FDD) 71.5%, Agathon RWASA (CNL) 25.2%, Gaston SINDIMWO (UPRONA) 1.7%, OTHER other 1.6%
2015: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (Hope of Burundians - Amizerio y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020); Vice President Prosper BAZOMBANZA (since 24 June 2020); Prime Minister Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA (since 7 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in May 2027); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum referendum, effective for the 2020 election, increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1
election results:
2020: Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE elected president; percent of vote - Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (CNDD-FDD) 71.5%, Agathon RWASA (CNL) 25.2%, Gaston SINDIMWO (UPRONA) 1.7%, other 1.6%
2015: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (Hope of Burundians - Amizerio y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6%

chief of state: President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA Nestor NTAHONTUYE (since 7 September 2022) 5 August 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by president
elections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in May 2027); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament; note - a 2018 constitutional referendum, effective for the Parliament
most recent election date: 20 May 2020 election, increased the presidential term from 5 to 7 years with a 2-consecutive-term limit, reinstated the position of the prime minister position, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1
election results:
2020: Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE elected president; percent of vote - Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (CNDD-FDD) 71.5%, Agathon RWASA (CNL) 25.2%, Gaston SINDIMWO (UPRONA) 1.7%, other 1.6%
2015: Pierre NKURUNZIZA reelected president; percent of vote - Pierre NKURUNZIZA (CNDD-FDD) 69.4%, Agathon RWASA (Hope of Burundians - Amizerio y'ABARUNDI) 19%, other 11.6%
expected date of next election: May 2027