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Sylvie Kinigi

Burundian politician · Burundi · On the map · Politicians · Born 1952 · age 73

Sylvie Kinigi is a Burundian politician and economist who served as prime minister of Burundi from 10 July 1993 to 7 February 1994, and acting president from November 1993 to 5 February 1994, making her the second African woman to serve as a president.

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A typical day, 30 days to 14 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 119 days, one point a day.

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  1. We cannot succeed when half of us is held back.

    Daniel Ddembe, "Top 4 famous quotes of Africa’s first female President, Sylvie Kinigi", MotivationAfrica (archived from the original 28, Own words

  2. It’s very difficult to say who has power now. The army does not seem to want to lose it. I have no military, no police force, and no control of the media. I have nothing.

    Daniel Ddembe, "Top 4 famous quotes of Africa’s first female President, Sylvie Kinigi", MotivationAfrica (archived from the original 28, Own words

  3. I cannot approve of my government entering into negotiations with people who assassinated our leaders.

    Daniel Ddembe, "Top 4 famous quotes of Africa’s first female President, Sylvie Kinigi", MotivationAfrica (archived from the original 28, Own words

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Burundi
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 73