Burundi - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Burundi, it was name dates from 1966 and is derived from the name of the local Bantu people, the Rundi or Barundi; ba- is the prefix for the people, and bu- is the prefix for the country; the former name, Urundi, is the Swahili version. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 5 provinces: Buhumuza, Bujumbura, Burunga, Butanyerera, Gitega
National symbols
Lion.
The flag
The National flag of Burundi has .
Info
The National Anthem
| Title | |
|---|---|
| Lyric/music |
Info
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 |
| Amendment process | 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 |
| 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 | Prime Minister Nestor NTAHONTUYE (since 5 August 2025) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed by president |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); vice presidents nominated by the president, endorsed by Parliament |
| Most recent election date | 20 May 2020 |
| 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% |
| Expected date of next election | May 2027 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Parliament (Parlement) |
| Legislative structure | Bicameral |
| 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/ |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Burundi
Info
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Burundi
Want to know more about Burundi? Check all different factbooks for Burundi below.
