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.
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.[2]
Political career
Nyamoya was elected to the National Assembly in 1961 as a member of the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) party.[2] He served as Interior Minister from 1963 to 1964.[citation needed] He was re-elected to the assembly in May 1965.[3]
On 14 July 1972, President Michel Micombero appointed Nyamoya Prime Minister of Burundi,[4][5] making him the first person to hold such office since Micombero assumed power in November 1966.[6] Nyamoya's appointment was viewed by observers as a choice to relieve ethnic tensions.[6][3] He was dismissed from office on 6 June 1973.[7]
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