François Havyarimana
François Havyarimana is the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research in Burundi. He recently called for a cautious approach to proposed educational reforms, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis to avoid repeating past mistakes, while remaining non-committal on the controversial suggestion to reinstate the 10th grade.
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François Havyarimana, the Minister of Education, reported that nearly 1,800 teachers left their positions between August 2025 and January 2026.
Jusqu’où ira la désertion des enseignants ? – IWACU
Burundi· 2026-03-02
François Havyarimana is the Minister of National Education and emphasized the need for private investment in university infrastructure.
Une appréciation mitigée – IWACUBurundi· 2026-02-10
François Havyarimana is the minister responsible for education in Burundi.
La section langues méprisée, la langue de Molière se meurt – IWACUBurundi· 2025-10-16
François Havyarimana, the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, declined to comment on the parents' concerns.
Pour les ‘‘Excellences’’ ? – IWACUBurundi· 2025-10-07
François Havyarimana announced that there will be no child sitting improperly in classrooms during the school year.
L’objectif « zéro enfant mal assis » reste illusoire – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-26
François Havyarimana, minister of national education, launched the official start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Les écoles à régime d’internat face à moult défis – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-22
François Havyarimana, the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, launched a campaign to address the issue of inadequate seating for students.
L’éducation minée par pas mal de défis – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-20
François Havyarimana is reconfirmed as the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research.
Le gouvernement de la dernière chance – IWACUBurundi· 2025-08-11
François Havyarimana is the Minister of Education who plans to recruit 2,000 teachers for fundamental and higher education.
L’inadéquation entre les besoins réels et les effectifs à recruter persiste – IWACUBurundi· 2025-07-16
François Havyarimana announced that the ministry will increase the number of students admitted to the boarding school by 5,000.
Revue à la hausse des effectifs d’élèves admis à l’internat, un pari exigeant – IWACUBurundi· 2025-06-10
Dr François Havyarimana, the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, called for a measured approach regarding the educational reforms.
La restauration de la 10ᵉ année scolaire, une solution contestée face à la crise éducative – IWACUBurundi· 2025-02-18