Ezéchiel Nibigira
Ezéchiel Nibigira, a seasoned diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, has been appointed as the new head of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC). His nomination, which was confirmed on September 7, 2025, during an extraordinary session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government, marks a significant step in his career as he prepares to lead the organization based in Libreville, Gabon. Nibigira faces the immediate challenge of finalizing the selection process for new members of the Commission, an endeavor he has a 45-day deadline to complete. His leadership comes at a crucial time as he aims to continue the institutional reforms initiated in 2015 and address various administrative challenges facing the CEEAC.
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Ezéchiel Nibigira is the President of the CEEAC Commission participating in the ministerial segment.
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Cameroon· 2026-05-28
Ezechiel Nibigira is the Burundian president of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) who reported on the refugee situation.
UN urges aid for DR Congo refugees in Burundi
Kenya· 2025-12-21
Ezéchiel Nibigira, president of the CEEAC, calls for national and international solidarity for the refugees.
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Burundi· 2025-12-19
Ezéchiel Nibigira is the president of the CEEAC Commission and confirmed his participation in the UNSAC meeting.
La gouvernance démocratique au cœur de la 60e réunion de l’UNSAC à Malabo | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-12-01
Ezechiel Nibigira is the Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs who participated in the inauguration of the Burundian consulate in Laâyoune.
Bujumbura commémore la Glorieuse Marche verte. – IWACUBurundi· 2025-11-07
Ezéchiel Nibigira has been appointed as the president of the Commission of the Central African Economic Community (CEEAC).
Quelles retombées pour le Burundi ? – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-19
Ezéchiel Nibigira has been appointed as the head of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC).
Commission de la CEEAC : le Burundais Ezéchiel Nibigira bientôt installé à Libreville | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-08