Burundi
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- February 28, 2005; ratified by popular referendum
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on German, Belgian, and customary law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral (Senate and National Assembly)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, Court of Appeal, First Instance Courts
RELIGIONS
62% Catholics; 23% Animists; 10% Muslims; 5% Protestants;
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2010BurundiDEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated
APRIL 22, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTYBURUNDI: NEW LEGISLATION ABOLISHES DEATH PENALTY; BANS HOMOSEXUALITY
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza promulgated the new criminal code which abolishes the death penalty but makes homosexuality a crime punishable by jail.
- FEBRUARY 17, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTY
the Senate voted through reform of Burundi’s criminal code...
the Senate voted through reform of Burundi’s criminal code...
- JANUARY 1, 2009BurundiDEATH PENALTY
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza
On April 22, 2009, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza
NOVEMBER 21, 2008BurundiDEATH PENALTYBURUNDI ABOLISHES DEATH PENALTY, OUTLAWS HOMOSEXUALS
Burundi's parliament overwhelmingly agreed to abolish the death penalty, but homosexuals
- OCTOBER 23, 2008BurundiDEATH PENALTY
BURUNDI COLONEL SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CIVILIAN MASSACRE: COURT
a fugitive Burundian army officer was sentenced to death in absentia for the killing of 31 civilians at an army base in 2006, legal officials and witnesses said.
JUNE 13, 2008BurundiDEATH PENALTYBURUNDI FREES POLICE ON DEATH ROW FOR MURDER
Burundi's High Court freed four former senior policemen who were sentenced to death for
- JANUARY 1, 2008BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder...
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Burundi voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
Burundi voted in favour of the Resolution on a Moratorium...
- FEBRUARY 6, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Burundi is evaluating whether to abolish the death penalty...
Burundi is evaluating whether to abolish the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2007BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder...
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism.
- AUGUST 26, 2006BurundiDEATH PENALTY
BURUNDI. INTELLIGENCE EXECUTE SEVEN, THROWS BODIES IN RIVER, REPORTS
independent sources reported that intelligence services in north Burundi unlawfully executed and threw into a river seven people accused of belonging...