Ministers of the Burundian Government
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The Government of Burundi
consists of a 20-member Council of Ministers appointed by the President. The Council of Ministers, together with the President and Vice-Presidents
, forms the executive branch of government in the country.
The constitution, which enshrines ethnically-based power-sharing, requires that 60% of ministers come from the ethnic Hutu
majority while the remaining 40% come from the ethnic Tutsi
minority. At least 30% of government ministers must be women.
Members of President Pierre Nkurunziza
's government were announced on 14 November 2007. The government consists of 12 men (8 Hutus and 4 Tutsis) and 8 women (6 Hutus and 2 Tutsis). The ethnic composition is 14 Hutus and 6 Tutsis. A new government was announced on August 29, 2010; the list below is for the old government.
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
consists of a 20-member Council of Ministers appointed by the President. The Council of Ministers, together with the President and Vice-Presidents
Vice-President of Burundi
The position of Vice-President of the Republic of Burundi was created in June 1998, when a transitional constitution went into effect. It replaced the post of Prime Minister.- Interim Period :...
, forms the executive branch of government in the country.
The constitution, which enshrines ethnically-based power-sharing, requires that 60% of ministers come from the ethnic Hutu
Hutu
The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians...
majority while the remaining 40% come from the ethnic Tutsi
Tutsi
The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa ....
minority. At least 30% of government ministers must be women.
Members of President Pierre Nkurunziza
Pierre Nkurunziza
Pierre Nkurunziza is a Burundian politician who has been President of Burundi since 2005. He is the Chairman of the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy , the ruling party in Burundi, and also the current Chairman of the East African...
's government were announced on 14 November 2007. The government consists of 12 men (8 Hutus and 4 Tutsis) and 8 women (6 Hutus and 2 Tutsis). The ethnic composition is 14 Hutus and 6 Tutsis. A new government was announced on August 29, 2010; the list below is for the old government.
Current Government
| Office | Incumbent | Political Affiliation | Ethnic Affiliation |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Antoinette Batumubwira Antoinette Batumubwira Antoinette Batumubwira is a Burundian politician. She was foreign minister of the country from 2005 to 2009. She is married to former foreign minister Jean-Marie Ngendahayo.... ♀ |
CNDD-FDD | Tutsi Tutsi The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa .... |
| Minister of Home Affairs and Communal Development | Venant Kamana | CNDD-FDD | Tutsi Tutsi The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa .... |
| Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Government Seals | Jean Bosco Ndikumana | ||
| Minister of National Defense and Former Combatants | Maj.Gen. Major General Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general... Germain Niyoyankana Germain Niyoyankana Germain Niyoyankana is the current Burundian Minister of National Defense and has been in that position since 2005. As of 2010, he holds the highest military rank in Burundi as Lieutenant General... |
Independent | Tutsi Tutsi The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa .... |
| Minister at the Presidency in charge of Good Governance, Privatization, General Inspection of the State and Local Administration | Martin Nivyabadi | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
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| Minister of Agriculture and Livestock | Eng. Ferdinand Nderagakura | ||
| Minister of Economy, Finance and Development | Clothilde Nizigimana ♀ | CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism | Euphrasie Bigirimana ♀ | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
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| Minister of Environment, Territory Management and Public services | Eng. Anatole Kanyenkiko | ||
| Minister of Education and Scientific Research | Saïdi Kibeya | CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports | Jean-Jacques Nyenimigabo | CNDD-FDD | Tutsi Tutsi The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa .... |
| Minister of Public Health and HIV/Aids fight | Dr. Emmanuel Gikoro | ||
| Minister of Information, Communication, Relations with Parliament, and Government Spokesman | Hafsa Mossi ♀ | CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Civil Services, Labour and social security | Clotilde Niragira ♀ | CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications | Philippe Njoni | UPRONA | Tutsi Tutsi The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa .... |
| Minister of Water, Energy and Minerals | Samuel Ndayiragije | ||
| Minister at the Presidency in charge of AIDS | Barnabe Mbonimpa ♀ | FRODEBU | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Public Safety | Alain Guillaume Bunyoni ♀ | CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of National Solidarity, Repatriation, National Building, Human Rights and Gender | Immaculée Nahayo Immaculée Nahayo Immaculée Nahayo Nyandwi is the first Woman elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Burundi. She held this post from 16 August 2005 to 2007... ♀ |
CNDD-FDD | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
| Minister of Regional Integration and East African Community Affairs | Vénérand Bakevyumasaya | Hutu Hutu The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians... |
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Political Affiliation:-
- CNDD-FDD – National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of DemocracyNational Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of DemocracyThe National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy was the most significant rebel group active in the Burundi Civil War and became a major political party in Burundi...
- FRODEBU – Front for Democracy in BurundiFront for Democracy in BurundiThe Front for Democracy in Burundi is a progressive political party in Burundi.It was formed by followers of Melchior Ndadaye from the disbanded Burundi Workers' Party in 1986...
- MRC-Rurenzangemero – Movement for the Rehabilitation of Citizens-RurenzangemeroMovement for the Rehabilitation of Citizens-RurenzangemeroThe Movement for the Rehabilitation of Citizens–Rurenzangemero is a political party in Burundi. Formed in 2002, the party is led by Epitace Bayaganakandi and draws most of its support from the ethnic Tutsi minority....
- MSP-Inkinzo – Pan Africanist Socialist Movement-InkinzoPan Africanist Socialist Movement-InkinzoThe Pan Africanist Socialist Movement-Inkinzo is a small progressive, predominantly ethnic Tutsi political party in Burundi....
- PARENA - Party for National RecoveryParty for National RecoveryThe Party for National Recovery is a political party in Burundi. Formed in 1994, PARENA is led by former President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza. The party draws most of its support from the ethnic Tutsi minority. At the legislative elections in 2005, the party won 1.7%, but no seats. Bagaza is a senator....
- UPRONA - Union for National ProgressUnion for National ProgressThe Union for National Progress is a nationalist political party in Burundi, receiving most of its support from members of the Tutsi ethnic group. It is celebrated for its role in gaining Burundian independence. UPRONA's most famous prime minister and Burundi National Hero is Prince Louis Rwagasore...
See also
- BurundiBurundiBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
- Rulers and heads of state of Burundi
- Heads of government of BurundiHeads of government of Burundi-List of Heads of Government of Burundi:-Affiliations:-See also:*Burundi**Kings of Burundi**Presidents of Burundi**Vice-Presidents of Burundi**Provincial governors of Burundi...
- Vice-Presidents of Burundi
- Burundi elections, 2005Burundi elections, 2005The Republic of Burundi held several elections in 2005. The polls returned the nation to constitutional democratic rule after a devastating civil war that arose from long-standing ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority....
- History of BurundiHistory of BurundiBurundi is one of the few countries in Africa, along with its closely linked neighbour Rwanda among others, to be a direct territorial continuation of a pre-colonial era African state.-Kingdom of Burundi:...