Bernard Busokoza
Bernard Busokoza | |
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Vice President of Burundi | |
In office October 2013 – February 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Therence Sinunguruza |
Succeeded by | Prosper Bazombanza |
Personal details | |
Born | Commune of Mugamba, Bururi Province, Burundi | August 6, 1953
Bernard Busokoza (born August 6, 1953) is a Burundi Tutsi politician who served as the Vice President of Burundi from October 2013 to February 1, 2014.
Early life and education[]
Busokoza was born on August 6, 1953 in Mugamba Commune, Bururi Province, Burundi.[1] In 1974, he graduated from the University of Burundi with a degree in economics.[1]
Business career[]
Busokoza has held various senior positions across the country in the telecommunications field.
He was vice chairman of the Board of Directors of from 1988 until 1991. And From 1996–1999, he was CEO of Africell Burundi.[1] He is currently the Vice-President of Africell's board.[1]
Vice Presidency[]
In October 2013, Therence Sinunguruza resigned as vice president and Busokoza assumed the position.[2]
Sacking[]
On February 1, 2014, after Busokoza opposed his plans to scrap presidential term limits, Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, decided to dismiss Busokoza,[3] sparking a major political crisis in Burundi. Some even compared the crisis to the South Sudanese Civil War.[4] On 19 October 2020 the Supreme Court of Burundi sentenced Busokoza and 18 others to prison for involvement in the 1993 coup attempt and murder of President Melchior Ndadaye.[5]
Personal life[]
Busokoza is a father of 6 children.[1] He practices Catholicism.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Qui est Bernard Busokoza ?" (in French). October 22, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ Lansford, Tom. "Political Handbook of the World 2015". Google Books.
- ^ "Crisis in Burundi As Vice President Escapes". February 5, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "BURUNDI ON THE PATH OF SOUTH SUDAN: PIERRE NKURUNZIZA VS BERNARD BUSOKOZA; SALVA KIIR VS RIEK MAKAR". February 5, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-Burundi president gets prison term for 1993 killing of victorious election opponent". Reuters. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- Vice-presidents of Burundi
- Living people
- 1953 births
- University of Burundi alumni
- Tutsi people