Vice-President of Burundi
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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
.
, a former president (1987-1993) who seized power in a 1996 military coup, was sworn in as President of the Republic on 11 June 1998. He appointed Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira
, a Hutu
member of the Front for Democracy in Burundi
(FRODEBU), as 1st vice-president. Mathias Sinamenye
, a Tutsi
member of Buyoya's Union for National Progress
(UPRONA) party, was appointed 2nd vice-president.
According to the transitional constitution, the vice-presidency consisted of two posts: The 1st vice-president (Responsible for political and administrative affairs) and the 2nd vice-president (Responsible for economic and social affairs).
took office and appointed a Tutsi (Alphonse-Marie Kadege
) as vice-president. In November 2004, Kadege was sacked as vice-president and replaced by Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro
. Although Ndayizeye's term was due to end in late 2004 following elections, the transitional period was extended and planned elections were delayed. Elections
were held in mid-2005 and the transitional period is due to end on 26 August 2005, when the newly-elected president takes office.
in order to take office.
On 29 August 2005, President Pierre Nkurunziza
nominated Martin Nduwimana
and Alice Nzomukunda
for the posts of 1st and 2nd vice-president. Both received approval from parliament and were immediately sworn in. Nzomukunda resigned on 5 September 2006. She was replaced by Marina Barampama
two days later.
In February 2007, Barampama was replaced by Gabriel Ntisezerana
. In November 2007, Nduwimana was replaced by Yves Sahinguvu
.
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...
was created in June 1998, when a transitional constitution went into effect. It replaced the post of Prime Minister
Heads 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...
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Interim Period (1998-2001)
Pierre BuyoyaPierre Buyoya
Major Pierre Buyoya is a Burundian politician who has ruled Burundi twice, from 1987 to 1993 and from 1996 to 2003...
, a former president (1987-1993) who seized power in a 1996 military coup, was sworn in as President of the Republic on 11 June 1998. He appointed Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira
Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira
Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira was 1st Vice-President of Burundi from 11 June 1998 to 1 November 2001. He is a member of the Hutu ethnic group....
, a 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...
member of the Front for Democracy in Burundi
Front for Democracy in Burundi
The 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...
(FRODEBU), as 1st vice-president. Mathias Sinamenye
Mathias Sinamenye
Mathias Sinamenye is an Economist by profession and became 2nd Vice-President of Burundi from 12 June 1998 to 1 November 2001, after he was Governor of the Central Bank of Burundi. He is a member of the Tutsi ethnic group....
, a 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 ....
member of Buyoya's Union for National Progress
Union for National Progress
The 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...
(UPRONA) party, was appointed 2nd vice-president.
According to the transitional constitution, the vice-presidency consisted of two posts: The 1st vice-president (Responsible for political and administrative affairs) and the 2nd vice-president (Responsible for economic and social affairs).
Transitional Period (2001-2005)
A new transitional power-sharing government took office on 1 November 2001. Interim president Pierre Buyoya became transitional president for a period of 18 months. At the end of his term in 2003, Hutu Vice-President Domitien NdayizeyeDomitien Ndayizeye
Domitien Ndayizeye is a Burundian politician who was President of Burundi from 2003 to 2005. Of Hutu descent, he succeeded Pierre Buyoya—a Tutsi—as national president on April 30, 2003, after serving as Buyoya's vice-president for 18 months...
took office and appointed a Tutsi (Alphonse-Marie Kadege
Alphonse-Marie Kadege
Alphonse-Marie Kadege was Vice-President of Burundi from 30 April 2003 to 11 November 2004. He is an ethnic Tutsi and a member of the Union for National Progress Party. On January 15, 2007, he was acquitted on charges of plotting a coup, along with former president Domitien Ndayizeye and three...
) as vice-president. In November 2004, Kadege was sacked as vice-president and replaced by Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro
Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro
Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro was Vice-President of Burundi from 11 November 2004 to late August 2005. He is an ethnic Tutsi and a member of the Union for National Progress party. Prior to that appointment, Ngenzebuhoro had served in a number of ministerial capacities under prior President Pierre...
. Although Ndayizeye's term was due to end in late 2004 following elections, the transitional period was extended and planned elections were delayed. Elections
Burundi elections, 2005
The 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....
were held in mid-2005 and the transitional period is due to end on 26 August 2005, when the newly-elected president takes office.
Vice-Presidency in the New Constitution
Burundi's new constitution, approved in a 28 February 2005 constitutional referendum, calls for a two member vice-presidency (similar to that of the interim period). The 1st vice-president will be responsible for political and administrative affairs, while the 2nd vice-president will handle social and economic affairs. One vice-president will be an ethnic Hutu and the other a Tutsi. Nominees must be approved by both chambers of parliamentParliament of Burundi
The Parliament of Burundi consists of two chambers:*The Senate *The National Assembly...
in order to take office.
On 29 August 2005, 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...
nominated Martin Nduwimana
Martin Nduwimana
Martin Nduwimana was the First Vice-President of Burundi from 29 August 2005 to November 2007. He is an ethnic Tutsi member of the Union for National Progress party.He is originally from Mugamba commune in Bururi Province....
and Alice Nzomukunda
Alice Nzomukunda
Alice Nzomukunda is a Burundian politician and former Second Vice-President of the country, from 29 August 2005 to 5 September 2006...
for the posts of 1st and 2nd vice-president. Both received approval from parliament and were immediately sworn in. Nzomukunda resigned on 5 September 2006. She was replaced by Marina Barampama
Marina Barampama
Marina Barampama is a Burundian politician. She was elected Second Vice President on 8 September 2006, replacing Alice Nzomukunda. She is an ethnic Hutu member of the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy ....
two days later.
In February 2007, Barampama was replaced by Gabriel Ntisezerana
Gabriel Ntisezerana
Gabriel Ntisezerana was Vice-President of Burundi from February 2007 to August 2010. He is currently the President of the Senate. He is also a trained economist and banker.-Sources:* *...
. In November 2007, Nduwimana was replaced by Yves Sahinguvu
Yves Sahinguvu
Dr. Yves Sahinguvu is a Burundian politician and medical doctor. From November 2007 to August 2010, he was the First Vice President in charge of political and administrative affairs....
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List of Vice-Presidents of Burundi
| Tenure | Incumbent | Political Affiliation | Ethnic Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 1998 to 1 November 2001 | Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira was 1st Vice-President of Burundi from 11 June 1998 to 1 November 2001. He is a member of the Hutu ethnic group.... , 1st Vice-President |
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... |
| Mathias Sinamenye Mathias Sinamenye Mathias Sinamenye is an Economist by profession and became 2nd Vice-President of Burundi from 12 June 1998 to 1 November 2001, after he was Governor of the Central Bank of Burundi. He is a member of the Tutsi ethnic group.... , 2nd Vice-President |
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 .... |
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| 1 November 2001 to 30 April 2003 | Domitien Ndayizeye Domitien Ndayizeye Domitien Ndayizeye is a Burundian politician who was President of Burundi from 2003 to 2005. Of Hutu descent, he succeeded Pierre Buyoya—a Tutsi—as national president on April 30, 2003, after serving as Buyoya's vice-president for 18 months... , Vice-President |
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... |
| 30 April 2003 to 11 November 2004 | Alphonse-Marie Kadege Alphonse-Marie Kadege Alphonse-Marie Kadege was Vice-President of Burundi from 30 April 2003 to 11 November 2004. He is an ethnic Tutsi and a member of the Union for National Progress Party. On January 15, 2007, he was acquitted on charges of plotting a coup, along with former president Domitien Ndayizeye and three... , Vice-President |
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 .... |
| 11 November 2004 to 29 August 2005 | Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro was Vice-President of Burundi from 11 November 2004 to late August 2005. He is an ethnic Tutsi and a member of the Union for National Progress party. Prior to that appointment, Ngenzebuhoro had served in a number of ministerial capacities under prior President Pierre... , Vice-President |
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 .... |
| 29 August 2005 to 7 November 2007 | Martin Nduwimana Martin Nduwimana Martin Nduwimana was the First Vice-President of Burundi from 29 August 2005 to November 2007. He is an ethnic Tutsi member of the Union for National Progress party.He is originally from Mugamba commune in Bururi Province.... , 1st Vice-President |
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 .... |
| 29 August 2005 to 7 September 2006 | Alice Nzomukunda Alice Nzomukunda Alice Nzomukunda is a Burundian politician and former Second Vice-President of the country, from 29 August 2005 to 5 September 2006... , 2nd Vice-President |
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... |
| 7 September 2006 to present | Marina Barampama Marina Barampama Marina Barampama is a Burundian politician. She was elected Second Vice President on 8 September 2006, replacing Alice Nzomukunda. She is an ethnic Hutu member of the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy .... , 2nd Vice-President |
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... |
| 8 November 2007 to August 2010 | Yves Sahinguvu Yves Sahinguvu Dr. Yves Sahinguvu is a Burundian politician and medical doctor. From November 2007 to August 2010, he was the First Vice President in charge of political and administrative affairs.... , 1st Vice-President |
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 .... |
| 28 August 2010 to present | Therence Sinunguruza, 1st Vice-President | 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 .... |
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...
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