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| President of Burundi | |
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| Abakuru W'igihugu ca Uburundi (Kirundi) Président du Burundi (French) | |
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| Term length | 7 years, limited to two terms.[1] |
| Inaugural holder | Michel Micombero |
| Formation | 28 November 1966 |
| Deputy | Vice-President of Burundi |
| Website | Official Website |
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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.[2] The first constitution to specify the powers and duties of the president was the constitution of 1974, which was adopted in 1976.[3] Written by Micombero, the constitution affirmed his position as the first president of Burundi.[4] As of 2024, the powers of the president derive from the 2005 constitution implemented as a result of the 2000 Arusha Accords after the Burundian Civil War.[3]
The president's stated role is to represent Burundi's national unity and ensure that the laws and functions of the state are created and executed with full compliance of the constitution. The president has the power to appoint military commanders, ambassadors, magistrates and provincial governors. The president also appoints all judges, including those of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court. The president can organize government and can call for parliamentary sessions under extraordinary circumstances. In addition to promulgating legislation, the president has the power to propose and amend laws, and can veto laws passed by the parliament. A presidential term is seven years,[5] and presidents can serve a maximum of two terms.[6][a] The president is entitled to a pension after the end of their final term of office.[8]
Nine people have served in the office since Burundi became a republic. Additionally, one president, Pierre Buyoya, served on two non-consecutive occasions. The current president, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been serving in the role since 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Burundi's constitution amendment process going well before referendum: Minister". Xinhua News Agency. 19 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Michel Micombero, 43, dies; Former president of Burundi". The New York Times. 18 July 1983. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b Manirakiza, Pacifique. "The 2005 Constitution of Burundi" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ Morris, L. (1975). "The Constitution of Burundi". African Issues. 5 (2). Cambridge University Press: 24–28. doi:10.2307/1166783. JSTOR 1166783. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023.
- ^ Moore, Jina (18 May 2018). "Burundi Voters Back Constitution Extending Presidential Term". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Vandeginste, Stef (2016). "Legal Loopholes and the Politics of Executive Term Limits: Insights from Burundi". Africa Spectrum. 51 (2). doi:10.1177/000203971605100203. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Burundi court 'forced' to validate leader's third term". Al Jazeera Media Network. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Burundi's Constitution of 2005" (PDF). 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 February 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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