Burundi: 2027 - Burundi's President Named Ruling Party Candidate

Burundi: 2027 - Burundi's President Named Ruling Party Candidate

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.

Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye named ruling party's candidate for 2027 election

Evariste Ndayishimiye was first elected president in May 2020, in polls marked by accusations of fraud and the disqualification of his main opponent.

Burundi's ruling party nominates Evariste Ndayishimiye as 2027 presidential election candidate

Burundi's ruling party nominates Evariste Ndayishimiye as 2027 presidential election candidate

Burundi president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

Burundi president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election Siya Tsewu Sun, 04/26/2026 - 18:00 BUJUMBURA - Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.Ndayishimiye, 57, has been head of state of the poor east African country since 2020, taking over following the death of longtime leader Pierre Nkurunziza. His r…