Burundi's general election is due by 2027, and the exact day has not been announced in the sources we follow. This page sets out what the vote decides, who runs it, how the last one went and who holds office today.
What is being decided
- The head of state. Evariste Ndayishimiye has been head of state since 18 Jun 2020.
- National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka): 111 seats (all directly elected).
- Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka): 13 seats (all indirectly elected).
Note from the source: Presidential and parliamentary elections are due in 2027. President Ndayishimiye was elected on 20 May 2020 for a seven year term. No official date was set at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI).
The last result
The last national election in our sources was held on 5 Jun 2025.
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Evariste Ndayishimiye | 18 Jun 2020 | - | - |
| Vice president | Prosper Bazombanza | - | - | - |
| Head of government | Nestor Ntahontuye | 5 Aug 2025 | - | - |
See the full Burundi government directory and the Africa election calendar.
Other national elections coming up
| Country | Election | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Presidential election | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Gambia | Presidential election | 5 Dec 2026 |
| South Sudan | General election | 22 Dec 2026 |
| Nigeria | General election | 16 Jan 2027 |
| Gambia | Parliamentary election | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Kenya | General election | 10 Aug 2027 |
Polling and research around the vote
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Source: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Presidency of Burundi, 2026. Method: how we compile this.