Evariste Ndayishimiye
Evariste Ndayishimiye is Head of state of Burundi, in office since 18 Jun 2020.
| Office | Head of state |
| Country | Burundi |
| In office since | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Time in office | In office for 6 years and 4 months |
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.
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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Others in the government of Burundi
- Prosper Bazombanza Vice president
- Nestor Ntahontuye Head of government
- Edouard Normand Bigendako Central bank governor
- Gélase Daniel Ndabirabe Président de l'Assemblée nationale
- Amb. Gamaliel Nkurunziza Président de la Cour suprême
- Léonidas NDARUZANIYE Ministre de l'Intérieur
- Marie Chantal NIJIMBERE Ministre de la Défense
- Alfred AHINGEJEJE Ministre de la Justice
Sources: Presidency of Burundi (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Evariste Ndayishimiye. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/evariste-ndayishimiye-burundi