Pierre Nkurunziza

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pierre Nkurunziza
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1964(1964-12-18)
Age	60
Date Of Death	June 8, 2020, Karuzi, Burundi
Birthplace	Bujumbura
Country	Burundi
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Pierre Nkurunziza Biography

Pierre Nkurunziza is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 18, 1964 in Bujumbura, Burundi. Burundian politician who served as the President of Burundi representing the National Council for the Defense of Democracy party. He also served as Deputy Secretary-General for the CNDD-FDD in 1998.

After declaring he would run for a third term, he faced political protest and was forced to meet with UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon.

He was born in Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura and was raised in the province of Ngozi in Northern Burundi.

Pierre Nkurunziza Net Worth

Pierre Nkurunziza is one of the richest Politician from Burundi. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pierre Nkurunziza 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended the Institut d’Education Physique et des Sports at the University of Burundi. He earned his degree in sports education in 1990 and started his career as a professor at Lycee de Muramvya.

He was awarded several honors for his work in politics including the Prix Pour la Paix in June of 2006 and the Oscar de Paid Award in 2007.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Pierre Nkurunziza height Not available right now. Pierre weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Pierre Nkurunziza Dating?

According to our records, Pierre Nkurunziza married to Denise Bucumi- Nkurunziza. As of December 1, 2023, Pierre Nkurunziza’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Pierre Nkurunziza. You may help us to build the dating records for Pierre Nkurunziza!

Facts & Trivia

Pierre Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Burundi. Pierre Nkurunziza celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Pierre Nkurunziza

1. Pierre Nkurunziza was President of Burundi from 2005 to 2020.
2. He was a former rebel leader and born-again Christian.
3. Nkurunziza’s presidency was marked by political violence and human rights abuses.
4. In 2015, he controversially ran for a third term, sparking protests and unrest.
5. Nkurunziza died in June 2020, reportedly from a heart attack.
6. His death came just weeks after his wife was hospitalized with COVID-19.
7. During his time in office, Burundi became one of the poorest countries in the world.
8. The country also faced food shortages and an ongoing refugee crisis.
9. Nkurunziza’s government was accused of suppressing opposition voices and media freedom.
10. He leaves behind a complicated legacy as both a popular leader and authoritarian ruler.

How did Nkurunziza died?

Cardiac arrest

Who was the first president of Burundi?

President of the Republic of Burundi
Inaugural holder| Michel Micombero
Formation| 28 November 1966
Deputy| Vice-President of Burundi
Website| Official Website

Who is the current prime minister of Burundi?

Prime Minister of Burundi
Incumbent Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni since 23 June 2020
Appointer| The King (1961–1966) The President (1966–1998, 2020–present)
Formation| 26 January 1961 23 June 2020 (restored)
First holder| Joseph Cimpaye

Who is the vice-president of Burundi?

Vice-President of the Republic of Burundi
Incumbent Prosper Bazombanza since 23 June 2020
Term length| 5 years
Inaugural holder| Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira (First Vice-President) Mathias Sinamenye (Second Vice-President)
Formation| 11 June 1998

Why is Burundi so poor?

Although Burundi is potentially self-sufficient in food production, the ongoing civil unrest, overpopulation, and soil erosion have contributed to the contraction of the subsistence economy by 25% in recent years.