Prosper Bazombanza
Prosper Bazombanza (born 1959/1960) 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. He previously also served as First Vice President from 2014 to 2015.[1]
Prosper Bazombanza | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1959/1960 Ruanda-Urundi |
| Political party | Union for National Progress |
Career
Prior to his appointment as vice president, 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.[1][2]
References
- 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.
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