Bernard Busokoza

Bernard Busokoza (born August 6, 1953) is a Burundi Tutsi politician who served as the Vice President of Burundi from October 2013 to February 1, 2014.

Early life and education Busokoza was born on August 6, 1953, in Mugamba Commune, Bururi Province, Burundi. In 1974, he graduated from the University of Burundi with a degree in economics.

Sacking On February 1, 2014, after Busokoza opposed his plans to scrap presidential term limits, Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, decided to dismiss Busokoza, sparking a major political crisis in Burundi. Some even compared the crisis to the South Sudanese Civil War. On 19 October 2020 the Supreme Court of Burundi sentenced Busokoza and 18 others to prison for involvement in the 1993 coup attempt and murder of President Melchior Ndadaye.

Personal life Busokoza is a father of 6 children. He practices Catholicism.