Minister of National Defence (Burundi)

Minister of National Defence and Veterans Affairs
Ministre de la Défense Nationale et des Anciens Combattants
since 5 August 2025
Ministry of National Defence and Veterans Affairs
AbbreviationMDNAC
Member ofCouncil of Ministers (Burundi)
Reports toPresident
Formation1 July 1962
First holderNicayenzi Zénon
Websitewww.mdnac.gov.bi

The Minister of National Defence and Veterans Affairs of Burundi is the senior political appointee responsible for the National Defence Forces of Burundi.

In 2015 Maj General Pontien Gaciyubwenge was succeeded by a civilian. He was replaced as Minister by Emmanuel Ntahomvukiye.