Albin Nyamoya

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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

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.Template:Sfn

Political career

Nyamoya was elected to the National Assembly in 1961 as a member of the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) party.Template:Sfn He served as Interior Minister from 1963 to 1964.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". He was re-elected to the assembly in May 1965.Template:Sfn

On 14 July 1972, President Michel Micombero appointed Nyamoya Prime Minister of Burundi,Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn making him the first person to hold such office since Micombero assumed power in November 1966.[2] Nyamoya's appointment was viewed by observers as a choice to relieve ethnic tensions.[2]Template:Sfn He was dismissed from office on 6 June 1973.Template:Sfn

Later life

Following his dismissal from office, Nyamoya turned to farming.Template:Sfn

References

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