Burundi president pierre nkurunziza claps after signing the new constitution at the presidential palace in gitega province, burundi june 7, 2018. Given the fundamental law of the republic of rwanda as amended to date, especially the arusha peace agreement in its part on powersharing in its article 41, and in its part on miscellaneous issues and final provisions in its article 22. Constitution of the republic of angola preamble we, the people of angola, through its lawful representatives, the legislators of the nation, freely elected in the parliamentary elections of september 2008. Until incorporated into german east africa in the early 20th century, burundi had. President pierre nkurunziza could now run for two more terms after vote decried by opposition as foregone conclusion. May 21, 2018 burundi reuters voters in burundi have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, the electoral commission said on monday, ushering in changes that could let the president stay in power to 2034.
Constitution prepared by the uganda constitutional commission and to adopt and enact a constitution for uganda. These rights are fundamental and nonderogable, except in certain circumstances justifiable in the public interest or the protection of a fundamental right. The first constitution to specify the powers and duties of the president was the constitution of 1974 adopted in 1976. Calls upon the burundi authorities and institutions, including all burundi political parties, to fully cooperate with the international commission of inquiry in the accomplishment of its mandate, including responding positively to requests from the commission for security, assistance and access in pursuing investigations, including.
Of the general principles type of government envisioned article 1. The constitution of burundi was adopted by referendum on february 28, 2005 and promulgated on march 18, 2005 on may 12, 2017, a draft revision of the constitution of burundi was announced. Namibian constitution first amendment act 34 of 1998 to amend the namibian constitution so as to provide that the first president of namibia may hold office as president for three terms, and to provide for incidental matters. Institutional change is an uneven process, and what follows from the iterative layering of strategic action institutional change is a complex and uneven sequencing of. Noting that the constitution of the republic of angola is linked to, and a direct part of, the long and enduring struggle of the angolan people, first to resist colonial occupation, then to achieve the independence and the dignity of a sovereign state. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The vast majority of burundi s population is hutu, traditionally a farming people. Burundi burundi is a constitutional republic with an. Nkurunziza launches campaign for burundis constitutional reforms by at editor december 2017 at 10.
Introduction burundi is a unitary republic, independent and sovereign, secular and democratic. These fundamental rights are not subject to any restriction or derogation, except in certain circumstances justifiable by the general interest or the protection of a fundamental right. Constitution of burundi we, the peoples representatives. Foreword the national unity and reconciliation commission nurc has great pleasure to present a study on the rwandan conflict. Juil 3, 2018 lois promulguee en 2018, textes fondamentaux. Burundi backs new constitution extending presidential term. The 2018 constitution, promulgated in june, provides for an executive branch that reports to the president, a bicameral parliament, and an independent judiciary. Burundi, country in eastcentral africa, south of the equator. Analysis and policy brief n24 irua institutional repository. On may 12, 2017, a draft revision of the constitution of burundi was announced.
Constitution of burundi we, the peoples representatives to the national assembly, preamble considering that in view of the gravity of the multidimensional crisis affecting our country, it requires to reaffirm faith in the nation of burundi and engage in rebuilding a proactive nation state unit. The proposed changes to burundi s constitution provides for the presidential term to be limited to two terms, but increased from five to seven years. Cour constitutionnelle is the supreme authority on burundis constitutional law. Burundis security services and members of the imbonerakure, the ruling party youth league, carried out widespread human rights abuses throughout 2018, including summary executions, rapes. Constitution institution that established this law the people of burundi country. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap. Burundis constitution of 2005 page 1 ict policy africa. Constitution burundaise du 18 mars 2005, digitheque mjp.
To reintroduce the post of prime minister, reduce the number of vicepresidents from two to one, and increase the presidential term from five to seven years, but restricting a president to two consecutive terms. May 2003 and the constitution of burundi was adopted by the burundian citizens in the referendum of 28 february 2005. The constitution of burundi sets out the foundational rules for the republic of burundi. The burundi new constitution approved through a referendum. Convention on the rights of the child form an integral part of the constitution of the republic of burundi.
The two constitutions provide for power sharing between political forces in rwanda whereas in burundi it is between ethnic groups. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Constitutional history of rwanda the republic of rwanda is landlocked country in the great lakes region of central africa bordered by the democratic republic of congo, tanzania, burundi and uganda. The constitutional court deals with the interpretation of the constitution of 2005 and is considered the countrys second highest court. Aware that these elections are part of the long tradition of the struggle of the. Article 1 12 constitution of the republic of burundi we have sought to develop this booklet in a democratic spirit. The constitution, written by micombero, affirmed micomberos position as the first president of burundi. Rwanda and burundi became a belgian league of nations mandate territory known as ruandaurundi. Des principes generaux article 1 le burundi est une republique independante, souveraine, laique, democratique, unitaire et respectant sa diversite ethnique et religieuse. Do hereby, in and through this constituent assembly solemnly adopt, enact and give to ourselves and our posterity, this constitution of the republic of uganda, this 22nd day of september, in the year 1995. Of the general principles type of government envisioned article 1 burundi is an independent, sovereign, secular, democratic, and unitary republic, respecting its ethnic and religious diversity.
Interactions between peacemaking and constitution making processes in burundi. Its principle is the governing of the people, by the people and for the people. This is not only important for nurc but also for other policy makers and development. Burundi is a constitutional republic with an elected government and a population of 8. The republic of burundi is a postconflict country, which has experienced 15 years of civil war, with severe consequences for the population. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The conflict in burundi is significant in part because of the massive refugee flows, insurgencies, violence, and regional instability it fostered, and in part because of the innovative approach to peacebuilding in postwar burundi.
Constitutionalism, ethnicity and minority rights in africa. An opposition coalition rejected the result of last weeks referendum while. Republic of burundi constitutional court rccb 303 republic of burundi the constitutional court renders the following judgement on behalf of the people of burundi. The new constitution moreover would enhance the autocratic concentration of power in the hands of the president and thereby reduce the prerogatives of the government and the parliament.
Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda. The republic of burundi is a constitutional, multiparty republic with an elected government. Constitution of burundi we, the peoples representatives to. Burundi reuters voters in burundi have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, the electoral commission said on monday, ushering in changes that could let the president stay in power to 2034. The constitution of burundi was adopted by referendum on february 28, 2005 and. Dec, 2017 nkurunziza launches campaign for burundis constitutional reforms by at editor december 2017 at 10. Burundi s constitution mandates representation in the transitional national assembly to be consistent with 60% hutu, 40% tutsi, and 30% female members, as well as three batwa members. Burundi approves new constitution extending presidential. A key constitutional provision in this regard is chapter 2 headed fundamental values of burundi 97. The history subfield includes the dates of previous constitutions and the main steps and dates in formulating and implementing the latest constitution. Whether there are any clear weaknesses in the constitution of burundi that. The constitution contains the underlying principles, values and laws of burundi.
A new constitution was endorsed in a national referendum that provided for a multiparty system of governance. For countries with previous constitutions, the years are listed. The landlocked country, a historic kingdom, is one of the few countries in africa whose borders were not determined by colonial rulers. Many of the worst abuses occurred in the leadup to a may 17 constitutional. As in rwanda, the issue of ethnicity was at the heart of the burundi constitution. Burundi approves new constitution extending presidential term. This guide to law online burundicontains a selection of burundian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The proposed changes to burundis constitution provides for the presidential term to be limited to two terms, but increased from five to seven years. The 2005 constitution provides for an executive branch that reports to the president, a bicameral. Research category foundations collection cipit related law. Published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. Namibian constitution first amendment act 34 of 1998. Burundi is geographically small but densely populated, with a population over 10 million.
Preamble by approving the present constitution, the people of burundi. May 18, 2018 the constitutional referendum took place in a calm general manner, across all the provinces of the country where the provisional results show that the yes to the revision of the constitution won over the no, found on the spot journalists from the print media deployed in synergy throughout burundi. Burundi backs new constitution extending presidential term limits. The final draft was announced on october 25, 2017, and provides for the creation of a post of prime minister, the transition from a fiveyear to a seven year presidential term, the term limit will be one consecutive and the threshold of adoption of the laws would go from two thirds to the absolute majority. The burundi peace process, which lasted more or less from 1993 to 2005, is as convoluted as the conflict. Nkurunziza, the future of burundis constitution has been a controversial issue. The republic of burundi is a constitutional, multi party republic with an elected government. The 2005 constitution provides for an executive branch that reports to the president, a bicameral parliament, and an independent judiciary. Burundi suspends some ngos for violating new law reuters. The office of the presidency was established when michel micombero declared burundi a republic on 28 november 1966.
Members of the national assembly are elected by popular vote and serve fiveyear terms. The new constitution guarantees representation for both ethnic groups hutus and tutsis by establishing a quota of posts they will have in parliament, the government, and the army. Interactions between peacemaking and constitution making. On 15 november 2017, a commission in charge of drafting a constitutional. These are the rules upon which the entire country operates. Key historical and constitutional developments 1860 april. From may to september, the country held elections for all public. Nous, representants du peuple a lassemblee nationale. The new proposed constitution, in particular, would allow the senate within the next five years to change and actually abolish the current ethnic balance. Conscious of our responsibilities and of our duties before. Burundi has been independent from belgium since 1962. The national territory is inalienable and indivisible, subject to the provisions of title x of this. Nkurunziza launches campaign for burundis constitutional.
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