Mathias Sinamenye (born in 1946) is an Economist by profession and became 2nd Vice-President of Burundi from 12 June 1998 to 1 November 2001. Previously he was the governor of the central bank of Burundi from 1992 to 1998.[1] He is a member of the Tutsi ethnic group.[2]

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. ↑ https://www.brb.bi/sites/default/files/RAPPORT%20ANNUEL%202014.pdf
  2. ↑ The Europa World Year Book 2004, Vol. I, p. 949 (2004) (ISBN 978-1857432541)


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