Government of Burundi
4 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, has its capital at Gitega (political capital), Bujumbura (commercial capital) and a population of 14,390,003 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Evariste Ndayishimiye (in office since 18 Jun 2020) is head of state; Prime Minister Nestor Ntahontuye is head of government; Vice President Prosper Bazombanza is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament (Parlement), a bicameral body with 111 seats in the National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka) and 13 seats in the Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka). The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 5 Jun 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in May 2027. Elections are run by the Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Edouard-Normand Bigendako is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 16 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Nestor Ntahontuye | 5 Aug 2025 |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 5 May 2026.
Parliament (Parlement)
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka) | 111 (all directly elected) | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka) | 13 (all indirectly elected) | 23 Jul 2025 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (President de la Republique) | Évariste Ndayishimiye | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Vice-President (Vice-President de la Republique) | Prosper Bazombanza | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Prime Minister (Premier Ministre) | Nestor Ntahontuye | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of the Interior, Community Development and Public Security (Ministre de l'Interieur, du Developpement Communautaire et de la Securite Publique) | Léonidas Ndaruzaniye | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of National Defence and Veteran Affairs (Ministre de la Defense Nationale et des Anciens Combattants) | Marie Chantal Nijimbere | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Government Seals, Human Rights and Gender (Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux de la Republique, des Droits de l'Homme et du Genre) | Arthémon Katihabwa | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation (Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres et de la Cooperation au Developpement) | Édouard Bizimana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Finance, Budget and Digital Economy (Ministre des Finances, du Budget et de l'Economie Numerique) | Alain Ndikumana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of National Education and Scientific Research (Ministre de l'Education Nationale et de la Recherche Scientifique) | François Havyarimana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Public Health and the Fight against HIV/Aids (Ministre de la Sante Publique et de la Lutte contre le Sida) | Lyduine Baradahana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock (Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage) | Calinie Mbarushimana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Infrastructure, Social Housing, Transport and Equipment (Ministre des Infrastructures, du Logement Social, des Transports et de l'Equipement) | Jean-Claude Nzobaneza | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment (Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi) | Gabriel Nizigama | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Mineral Resources, Energy, Industry, Trade and Tourism (Ministre des Ressources Minieres, de l'Energie, de l'Industrie, du Commerce et du Tourisme) | Hassan Kibeya | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (Ministre de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture) | Lydia Nsekera | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Communication and Media (Ministre de la Communication et des Medias) | Gabby Bugaga | 5 Aug 2025 |
Sources: presidence.gov.bi (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); breakingburundi.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); mae.gov.bi (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); primature.gov.bi (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Edouard-Normand Bigendako | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 5 May 2026.
Burundi election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2027, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2027 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).