Politics of Burundi - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President Pierre Nkurunziza CNDD-FDD 26 August 2005
Vice-presidents Thérence Sinunguruza UPRONA 29 August 2010
Gervais Rufyiri 29 August 2010

The president is elected by the people. He nominates two vice-presidents, who form together with the Council of Ministers the executive branch.

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