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Pierre Nkurunziza
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| President of Burundi | |
| Assumed office 26 August 2005 |
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| Vice President | Martin Nduwimana Yves Sahinguvu Terence Sinunguruza |
| Preceded by | Domitien Ndayizeye |
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| Born | 18 December 1963 Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Political party | National Council for the Defense of Democracy |
| Spouse(s) | Denise Bucumi |
| Alma mater | University of Burundi |
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Pierre Nkurunziza (born 18 December 1963) is the President of Burundi. He began his term as President in 2005. His predecessor was Domitien Ndayizeye. Before he was President, Nkurunziza was an activist for freedom fighting. His father was also a politician in Burundi.
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Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi, in Østfoldhallen, Fredrikstad, Norway, on 10 June 2006.Photo: Marit Nygård