Alice Nzomukunda facts for kids
Alice Nzomukunda (born 12 April 1966) is a politician from Burundi. She served as the Second Vice-President of her country from 2005 to 2006. She was a member of a political party called the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD).
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Who is Alice Nzomukunda?
Alice Nzomukunda is a well-known figure in Burundian politics. She was born in 1966. Her political career includes a very important role as Second Vice-President. This position is responsible for helping with the country's economy and social matters.
Becoming Vice-President
President Pierre Nkurunziza chose Alice Nzomukunda for the role of Second Vice-President. This happened on 29 August 2005. The parliament in Burundi, which has two main parts (the National Assembly and the Senate), agreed to her appointment. She was sworn into office right away. Alice Nzomukunda comes from Bujumbura, which is a large city in Burundi.
Why She Left Her Role
On 5 September 2006, Alice Nzomukunda decided to step down from her position as Second Vice-President. She stated concerns about how the government was operating. She also raised questions about certain events, including the arrest of former President Domitien Ndayizeye. After her resignation, Marina Barapama took over as the new Second Vice-President.
Her Later Political Journey
After leaving the Vice-President role, Alice Nzomukunda became the First Vice-President of the National Assembly. This is another important leadership position in the parliament.
Expulsion from Her Party
In January 2008, Alice Nzomukunda was removed from her political party, the CNDD-FDD. The party said this was for "internal disciplinary reasons." The CNDD-FDD also wanted her to leave her job as First Vice-President of the National Assembly. On 8 February 2008, it was announced that her parliamentary post was empty.
Disagreement Over Her Position
The President of the CNDD-FDD's group in parliament, Evariste Ndayishimiye, said that since Nzomukunda was no longer part of their party, she could not hold her parliamentary leadership role. However, other political parties in the National Assembly did not agree. They argued that only the entire National Assembly could make such a decision, not just one party. The Front for Democracy in Burundi (FRODEBU) party even stopped participating in the National Assembly for a while to protest this action.
See also
In Spanish: Alice Nzomukunda para niños
