Prosper Bazombanza (born 12 February 1960[1]) is a Burundian politician serving as Vice President of Burundi since 23 June 2020. He was appointed to the position by newly elected president Évariste Ndayishimiye.[2]
Prosper Bazombanza | |
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| Vice President of Burundi | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2020 | |
| President | Évariste Ndayishimiye |
| Preceded by | Gaston Sindimwo |
| In office 14 February 2014 – 20 August 2015 | |
| President | Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Preceded by | Bernard Busokoza |
| Succeeded by | Gaston Sindimwo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 February 1960 Rusaka, Ruanda-Urundi |
| Political party | Union for National Progress |
Bazombanza was born on 12 February 1960 in Rusaka.[1] He graduated from University of Burundi with an engineering degree. He was governor of Mwaro Province from 2002 to 2005. He served as First Vice President of Pierre Nkurunziza from 13 February 2014 to August 2015.[1] Bazombanza served as director general of the National Social Security Institute from 2016 to 2017, and as secretary-general of the Insurance Regulatory and Control Agency.
On June 23, 2020, he was appointed to the post of vice president, replacing First Vice President Gaston Sindimwo following the creation of a single vice presidency.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "M. Prosper Bazombanza – Présidence de la République du Burundi". La Présidence du Burundi.
- ^ a b Independent, The (June 24, 2020). "Prosper Bazombanza named Burundi Vice President".
- ^ "Burundian parliament approves VP, PM nominated by new president - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com.