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Pierre Buyoya

Burundian politician, former president of Burundi (1949–2020)

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Pierre Buyoya was a Burundian army officer and politician who served as the seventh president of Burundi from 1996 to 2003. Having previously served as the fifth president from 1987 to 1993, Buyoya was the second-longest-serving president in Burundian history, after Pierre Nkurunziza.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Rutovu Commune wd
Died
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Place of death
Bonneuil-en-France wd
Citizenship
Burundi wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Union for National Progress wd
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr wd

Positions held wd

  • Senator for Life (30 April 2003 – 7 June 2018)
  • President of Burundi (25 July 1996 – 30 April 2003)
  • President of Burundi (3 September 1987 – 10 July 1993)
  • Minister of National Defence (1987–1988)

Questions

When was Pierre Buyoya born?
Pierre Buyoya was born on 24 November 1949 in Rutovu Commune.
What positions has Pierre Buyoya held?
Positions held by Pierre Buyoya include: Senator for Life (2003–2018); President of Burundi (1996–2003); President of Burundi (1987–1993); Minister of National Defence (1987–1988).
Where did Pierre Buyoya study?
Pierre Buyoya was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pierre Buyoya · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q380916 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pierre Buyoya at Chatham House 2013 crop.jpg by Chatham House (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Pierre Buyoya". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pierre-buyoya. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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