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]
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]
Following his dismissal from office, Nyamoya turned to farming. [3]
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]
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]
Following his dismissal from office, Nyamoya turned to farming. [3]