Burundi - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Burundi, it was name derived from the pre-colonial Kingdom of Burundi (17th-19th century). The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 18 provinces; Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Bururi, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rumonge, Rutana, Ruyigi; note- a law was passed in March 2023 reducing the number of provinces to five: Buhumuza, Bujumbura, Burunga, Butanyerera, Gitega, with full implementation by 2025.
National symbols

Lion; national colors: red, white, green.

The flag
The National flag of Burundi has divided by a white diagonal cross into red panels (top and bottom) and green panels (hoist side and fly side) with a white disk superimposed at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green arranged in a triangular design (one star above, two stars below); green symbolizes hope and optimism, white purity and peace, and red the blood shed in the struggle for independence; the three stars in the disk represent the three major ethnic groups: Hutu, Twa, Tutsi, as well as the three elements in the national motto: unity, work, progress.
The National Anthem
Title "Burundi Bwacu" (Our Beloved Burundi)
Lyric/music Jean-Baptiste NTAHOKAJA/Marc BARENGAYABO
More about the government of Burundi
Date of Independence 1 July 1962 (from UN trusteeship under Belgian administration)
National holiday Independence Day, 1 July (1962)
Legal system mixed legal system of Belgian civil law and customary law
International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; withdrew from ICCt in October 2017
Constitution
History Several previous, ratified by referendum 28 February 2005
Amendments Proposed by the president of the republic after consultation with the government or by absolute majority support of the membership in both houses of Parliament; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Senate membership and at least four-fifths majority vote by the National Assembly; the president can opt to submit amendment bills to a referendum; constitutional articles including those on national unity, the secularity of Burundi, its democratic form of government, and its sovereignty cannot be amended; amended 2018 (amendments extended the presidential term from 5 to 7 years, reintroduced the position of prime minister, and reduced the number of vice presidents from 2 to 1)
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth no
Citizenship by descent only the father must be a citizen of Burundi
Dual citizenship recognized no
Residency requirement for naturalization 10 years
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Evariste NDAYISHIMIYE (since 18 June 2020)
Head of government 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 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%
Legislative branch
Description Bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate or Inama Nkenguzamateka (39 seats in the July 2020 election); 36 members indirectly elected by an electoral college of provincial councils using a three-round voting system, which requires a two-thirds majority vote in the first two rounds and simple majority vote for the two leading candidates in the final round; 3 seats reserved for Twas, and 30% of all votes reserved for women; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Inama Nshingamateka (123 seats in the May 2020 election; 100 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 23 co-opted members; 60% of seats allocated to Hutus and 40% to Tutsis; 3 seats reserved for Twas; 30% of total seats reserved for women; members serve 5-year terms)
Elections Senate - last held on 20 July 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
National Assembly - last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Election results Senate - percent of vote by party - CNDD-FDD 87.2%, Twa 7.7%, CNL 2.6%, UPRONA 2.6%; seats by party - CNDD-FDD 34, Twa 3, CNL 1, UPRONA 1; composition - men 23, women 16, percentage women 37.2%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - CNDD-FDD 70.9%, CNL 23.4%, UPRONA 2.5%, other (co-opted Twa) 3.2%; seats by party - CNDD-FDD 86, CNL 32, Twa 3, UPRONA 2; composition - men 76, women 47, percentage women 38.2%; note - total Parliament percentage women 38%

Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Supreme Court (consists of 9 judges and organized into judicial, administrative, and cassation chambers); Constitutional Court (consists of 7 members)
Judge selection and term of office Supreme Court judges nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, a 15-member body of judicial and legal profession officials), appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; judge tenure NA; Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate and serve 6-year nonrenewable terms
Subordinate courts Courts of Appeal; County Courts; Courts of Residence; Martial Court; Commercial Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Jean Bosco BAREGE (since 27 February 2024)
Chancery 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Telephone [1] (202) 342-2574
FAX [1] (202) 342-2578
Email address and website [email protected]

Burundi Embassy Washington D.C. (burundiembassy-usa.com)
Diplomatic representation from the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Lisa PETERSON (since 27 June 2024)
Embassy No 50 Avenue Des Etats-Unis, 110-01-02, Bujumbura
Mailing address 2100 Bujumbura Place, Washington DC  20521-2100
Telephone [257] 22-207-000
FAX [257] 22-222-926
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://bi.usembassy.gov/
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