Mathias Sinamenye

Mathias Sinamenye is an Economist by profession and became 2nd Vice-President of Burundi from 12 June 1998 to 1 November 2001, after he was Governor of the Central Bank of Burundi. He is a member of the Tutsi ethnic group.[1]

On 12 June 1998, he was appointed 2nd Vice-President (responsible for economic and social affairs), by Interim President Pierre Buyoya. He held that post until a new power-sharing government was installed on 1 November 2001.

After Vice Presidency,he was appointed Executive Director of the World Bank Group in charge of the African region.

References

  1. The Europa World Year Book 2004, Vol. I, p. 949 (2004) (ISBN 978-1857432541)
Political offices
Preceded by
()
Vice-President of Burundi
19982001
Succeeded by
Domitien Ndayizeye


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