Career
- general secretary (2016 to present)
- president (2009 to 2017)
- President of Burundi (2020 to present)
- Minister of Internal Affairs of Burundi (2006 to 2007)
- Interior minister of Burundi (2006 to 2007)
- Secretary General of the CNDD-FDD (2016 to 2021)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Pascal Nyabenda (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Burundi?
Evariste Ndayishimiye is the Head of state of Burundi, in office since 18 Jun 2020.
Who was the Head of state of Burundi before Evariste Ndayishimiye?
Pascal Nyabenda held the office before Evariste Ndayishimiye.
When was Evariste Ndayishimiye born?
Evariste Ndayishimiye was born in 1968-06-17, in Commune of Giheta, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Evariste Ndayishimiye belong to?
Evariste Ndayishimiye is listed as a member of National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy on Wikidata.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Burundi. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/burundi/head-of-state