Pierre Buyoya
Burundian politician, former president of Burundi
Pierre Buyoya (24 November 1935 – 17 December 2020) was a Burundian politician and soldier. He was the President of Burundi two times from 1987 to 1993 and from 1996 to 2003. Buyoya was the second longest-serving Burundian president.
Pierre Buyoya | |
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![]() Buyoya in 2013 | |
3rd President of Burundi | |
In office 25 July 1996 – 30 April 2003 Acting: 25 July 1996 – 11 June 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Pascal-Firmin Ndimira |
Vice President | Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira Mathias Sinamenye Domitien Ndayizeye |
Preceded by | Sylvestre Ntibantunganya |
Succeeded by | Domitien Ndayizeye |
In office 9 September 1987 – 10 July 1993 | |
Prime Minister | Adrien Sibomana |
Preceded by | Jean-Baptiste Bagaza |
Succeeded by | Melchior Ndadaye |
Personal details | |
Born | Rutovu, Ruanda-Urundi (now Burundi) | 24 November 1935
Died | 17 December 2020[1] Paris, France | (aged 85)
Political party | Union for National Progress |
Spouse(s) | Sophie Buyoya |
Alma mater | École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr |
Buyoya died on 17 December 2020 in Paris from COVID-19 at the age of 85.[2]