Ministry of Justice (Burundi)

The Ministry of Justice of Burundi performs tasks such as the following:


 * Promote judicial cooperation and training and inspect any related institutions
 * Educate litigants by disseminating legal information and providing translation if necessary
 * Ensure human rights and ministerial collaboration
 * Monitor cases that are gender-based or minor-related violations

The following administrations are under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice:


 * General Directorate of Penitentiary Affairs
 * Directorate of the Conservation of Land Titles
 * Center for Studies and Legal Documentation
 * Professional Training Center of Justice
 * National Service of Legislation

List of ministers (Post-1962 upon achieving independence)

 * Claver Nuwinkware (1961–1964)
 * Pierre Ngunzu (1964–1965)
 * Artémon Simbananiye (1965–1972)
 * Albert Shibura (1973–1975) [referred to as Minister of Interior and Justice]
 * Philippe Minani (1975–1976)
 * Jean-Baptiste Manwangari (1977–1978)
 * Laurent Nzeyimana (1979–1982)
 * Vincent Ndikumasabo (1983–1986)
 * Aloys Ndenzako (1987)
 * Evariste Niyonkuro (1988–1991)
 * Sebastian Ntahuga (1992–1993)
 * Fulgence Dwima-Bakana (1994)
 * Melchior Ntahobama (1994–1995)
 * Gerard Ngendaganya (1996)
 * Gervais Rubashamuheto (1997)
 * Thérence Sinunguruza (1998– 2001)
 * Fulgence Dwima Bakana (2002–2003)
 * Didace Kiganahe (2004-2005)
 * Clotilde Niragira (2005-2007) [1st female]
 * Jean Bosco Ndikumana (2007-2010)
 * Ancille Ntakaburimvo  (2010-2011)
 * Pascal Barandagiye (2011–2015)
 * Aimée Laurentine Kanyana (2015–2020)
 * Jeanine Nibizi (2020–present)