Eleven opposition parties in Burundi have endorsed President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s bid for re-election ahead of the country’s presidential vote in May 2027. The parties announced their support for Ndayishimiye following a meeting in Bujumbura, the country’s commercial capital. They pledged to unite behind him and participate in a joint campaign for his re-election. Ndayishimiye was nominated in April by the ruling CNDD-FDD. The opposition groups, including FROLINA, KAZE-FDD and RADEBU, cited his efforts to combat corruption, protect national sovereignty, and maintain public security as reasons for their endorsement. They also pledged to contribute their expertise and organizational capacity towards advancing the country’s development agenda. Ndayishimiye has led Burundi since 2020. His predecessor, Pierre Nkurunziza, died in office.