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Pierre Nkurunziza

President of Burundi from 2005 to 2020

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Pierre Nkurunziza was a Burundian politician, educator, and rebel leader who served as the ninth president of Burundi from 2005 until his death in 2020. He was the longest-serving president in Burundian history, having served for nearly 15 years.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ngozi wd
Died
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Place of death
Karuzi wd
Citizenship
Burundi wd
Occupation
politician, president, minister wd
Political party
National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy wd
Education
Université du Burundi, National University of Rwanda wd
Spouse
Denise Nkurunziza wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Burundi (26 August 2005 – 8 June 2020)

Questions

When was Pierre Nkurunziza born?
Pierre Nkurunziza was born on 18 December 1964 in Ngozi.
What positions has Pierre Nkurunziza held?
Positions held by Pierre Nkurunziza include: President of Burundi (2005–2020).
Where did Pierre Nkurunziza study?
Pierre Nkurunziza was educated at Université du Burundi, National University of Rwanda.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pierre Nkurunziza · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57343 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pierre Nkurunziza - World Economic Forum on Africa 2008.jpg by Copyright World Economic Forum /Eric Miller, ( mailto:emiller@iafrica.com ) (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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