Abolition of Burundian Monarchy

Date: November 28, 1966 • Location: Rome, Italy

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1966–1966.

In a military coup, Michel Micombero abolished the Burundian monarchy and declared the country a republic with himself as president.

Michel Micombero was a Burundian military officer and politician who ruled the country as de facto military dictator for the decade between 1966 and 1976. He was the last Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Burundi from July to November 1966, and the first President of the country from November 1966 until his overthrow in 1976.