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Prosper Bazombanza
Vice President of Burundi
Assumed office
23 June 2020
PresidentÉvariste Ndayishimiye
Preceded byGaston Sindimwo
In office
14 February 2014 – 20 August 2015
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza
Preceded byBernard Busokoza
Succeeded byGaston Sindimwo
Personal details
Born1959/1960 Ruanda-Urundi
Political partyUnion for National Progress

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]

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

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Independent, The (June 24, 2020). "Prosper Bazombanza named Burundi Vice President".
  2. ^ "Burundian parliament approves VP, PM nominated by new president - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com.