# Sylvie Kinigi

_Burundian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Sylvie Kinigi is a Burundian politician and economist who served as prime minister of Burundi from 10 July 1993 to 7 February 1994, and acting president from November 1993 to 5 February 1994, making her the second African woman to serve as a president.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 November 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bujumbura ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Burundi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P106))
- **Political party:** Union for National Progress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P102))
- **Education:** Université du Burundi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Burundi (27 October 1993 – 5 February 1994); Prime Minister of Burundi (10 July 1993 – 7 February 1994) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550#P39))

## Questions

**When was Sylvie Kinigi born?**  
Sylvie Kinigi was born on 24 November 1952 in Bujumbura.

**What positions has Sylvie Kinigi held?**  
Positions held by Sylvie Kinigi include: President of Burundi (1993–1994); Prime Minister of Burundi (1993–1994).

**Where did Sylvie Kinigi study?**  
Sylvie Kinigi was educated at Université du Burundi.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sylvie Kinigi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvie_Kinigi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q291550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q291550) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sylvie Kinigi at Bujumbura airport, 1993.jpg by RTNB (Burundi National Radio and Television) (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sylvie_Kinigi_at_Bujumbura_airport,_1993.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Sylvie Kinigi, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Sylvie Kinigi at Bujumbura airport, 1993.jpg — RTNB (Burundi National Radio and Television), CC BY 3.0.

## Cite this page

"Sylvie Kinigi". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sylvie-kinigi. Retrieved 6 November 2026.