Burundi President sets May 3, 2027 date for presidential elections: statement Evariste Ndayishimiye called on voters to participate in presidential elections, according to his decree. Applications for the Independent National Electoral Commission will be accepted between November 13-22, with a repeat round for June 1, 2027, if no candidate exceeds 50% of the votes in the first round. Six political parties, including the ruling CNDD-FDD, have already nominated presidential candidates. Burundi's 2018 constitution provides for a seven-year presidential term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Burundi President sets May 3, 2027 date for presidential elections: statement Evariste Ndayishimiye called on voters to participate in presidential elections, according to his decree. Applications for the Independent National Electoral Commission will be accepted between November 13-22, with a repeat round for June 1, 2027, if no candidate exceeds 50% of the votes in the first round. Six political parties, including the ruling CNDD-FDD, have already nominated presidential candidates. Burundi's 2018 constitution provides for a seven-year presidential term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.