Albin Nyamoya (27 July 1924 – 31 January 2001)[1] was the Prime Minister of Burundi from 6 April 1964 — 7 January 1965 and again from 14 July 1972— 5 June 1973.

Early life

edit

Nyamoya was born in 1924 in Ibuye. He was ethnically a Tutsi. He was educated at the Mugera Catholic Seminary and the Groupe Scolaire d'Astrida, studying veterinary science at the latter institution. He thereafter worked as a veterinarian assistant.[2]

Political career

edit

Nyamoya was elected to the National Assembly in 1961 as a member of the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) party.[2] He served as Interior Minister from 1963 to 1964.[citation needed] He was re-elected to the assembly in May 1965.[3]

On 14 July 1972, President Michel Micombero appointed Nyamoya Prime Minister of Burundi,[4][5] making him the first person to hold such office since Micombero assumed power in November 1966.[6] Nyamoya's appointment was viewed by observers as a choice to relieve ethnic tensions.[6][3] He was dismissed from office on 6 June 1973.[7]

Later life

edit

Following his dismissal from office, Nyamoya turned to farming.[3]

References

edit
  1. ^ "Albin Nyamoya - Munzinger Biographie". munzinger.de (in German). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Weinstein 1976, p. 227.
  3. ^ a b c Weinstein 1976, p. 228.
  4. ^ Weinstein 1976, pp. 41, 228.
  5. ^ Chrétien & Dupaquier 2007, p. 282.
  6. ^ a b Martin, David (13 June 1973). "Massacre threatens Burundi". The Ottawa Citizen. London Observer Service. p. 7.
  7. ^ Lentz 2014, Albin Nyamoya.

Works cited

edit
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Burundi
1964–1965
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Position re-created
Prime Minister of Burundi
1972–1973
Succeeded by