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Bunyoni becomes the first person to be named premier in 22 years.

The post has been restored by President Ndayishimiye, who was sworn into office last week.

Prosper Bazombanza was also approved by the national assembly as Vice president.

Pascal Nyabenda, President of the National Assembly announced the election of the VP: “In the name of the National Assembly of the Republic of Burundi, we approve the election of Prosper Bazombanza as Vice-President of the Republic of Burundi.”

These appointments are the first key moves by president Ndayishimiye, whose investiture was moved forward from August to last week following the sudden death of president Pierre Nkurunziza on June 8.