Rule detail : 89767

EU CNCL Extends Burundi Sanctions

Updated on: Sep 26, 2025

Latest Event

Sep. 2025 Measures Renewed
On Sep. 23, 2025, EU CNCL issued implementing Reg 2025/1940 of Sep. 22, 2025 implementing Reg 2015/1755 re restrictive measures in view of situation in Burundi.
Also issued Dec (CFSP) 2025/1941 of Sep. 22, 2025 amending Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Entry for Mathias-Joseph Niyonzima deleted; reg and decision in force Sep. 24, 2025.
The restrictive measures have been renewed for another year, until Oct. 31, 2026.

On Oct. 30, EU CNCL issued regulation and decision on sanctions.

EU issued Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1585 of 29 October 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Council implementing Reg 2020/1578 of 29 October 2020 implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1755 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Amended Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763 to renew restrictive measures until Oct. 31, 2021.
Amended information re two people, Godefroid BIZIMANA, Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA.
Also issued notices for the attention of relevant persons and data subjects.
Effectiveness
In force on day following publication in official journal, e.g. Oct. 31, 2020.
Nov. 2, 2020 UK Update
On Nov. 2, 2020, UK OFSI issued Treasury notice reflecting changes in reg 2020/1578.
Note that the text of the notice itself incorrectly refers to Commission Reg 2020/1758.
Also corrected identifying information for Leonard NGENDAKUMANA, Mathias-Joseph NIYONZIMA, published updated version of consolidated list of asset freeze targets.
Oct. 2021 EU Extend Sanctions
On Oct. 19, 2021, EU CNCL issued decision (CFSP) 2021/1826 of Oct. 18, amending decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 on restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Following review, decided restrictive measures should be renewed until Oct. 31, 2022.
Decision entered into force on the day following publication in OJ, e.g. Oct. 20, 2021.
Oct. 2022 Renewed Restrictions
On Oct. 25, 2022, EU CNCL issued Dec (CFSP) 2022/2051 and Reg 2022/2043 of Oct. 24, 2022 amending Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763, Reg 2015/1755, respectively, concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi, extended to Oct. 31, 2023.
Three persons also removed from the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures: entry 1 (Godefroid Bizimana); entry 2 (Gervais Ndirakobuca, alias Ndakugarika); and entry 4 (Léonard Ngendakumana).
Oct. 23, 2023 Renewed Restrictions
On Oct. 23, 2023, EU CNCL renewed restrictive measures regarding situation in Burundi for another year, until Oct. 31, 2024; the measures currently apply to one person.
Oct. 24, 2023 Official Journal
On Oct. 24, 2023, EU CNCL issued Dec (CFSP) 2023/2228 of Oct. 23 amending Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Oct. 2024 Official Journal
On Oct. 22, 2024, EU CNCL issued Dec (CFSP) 2024/2722 of Oct. 21 amending Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
The decision states the restrictive measures should be renewed until Oct. 31, 2025.
Oct. 25, 2024 Extended Measures
On Oct. 25, 2024, EU CNCL provided additional details regarding the renewal of restrictive measures on Burundi, as outlined in a press release dated Oct. 21, 2024.
Restrictive measures currently in place apply to one person who is subject to an asset freeze; EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds available to him.
Also subject to travel ban, prevents him from entering or transiting via member states.
Document dated Oct. 21, 2024, received from EU CNCL Oct. 25, summarized Oct. 29.
Sep. 2025 Measures Renewed
On Sep. 23, 2025, EU CNCL issued implementing Reg 2025/1940 of Sep. 22, 2025 implementing Reg 2015/1755 re restrictive measures in view of situation in Burundi.
Also issued Dec (CFSP) 2025/1941 of Sep. 22, 2025 amending Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.
Entry for Mathias-Joseph Niyonzima deleted; reg and decision in force Sep. 24, 2025.
The restrictive measures have been renewed for another year, until Oct. 31, 2026.

Regulators

EU CNCL; UK OFSI; UK Treasury

Entity Types

B/D; Bank; BS; Ins; Inv Co; MSB

Reference

OJ L, List, 9/23/2025; PR, 10/25/2024; OJ L, 10/22/2024, Dec (CFSP) 2024/2722, 10/21/2024; OJ L, 10/24/2023, Dec (CFSP) 2023/2228, PR, 10/23/2023; List, PR, OJ L275, 10/25/2022; Dec (CFSP) 2022/2051, Reg 2022/2043, 10/24/2022; OJ L 369/15, 10/19/2021; Dec (CFSP) 2021/1823, 10/18/2021; Ntc 11/2/2020; OJ L 362/1, L362/27, C 366/8, C 366/10, 10/30/2020; Reg 2020/1578, Dec (CFSP) 2020/1585, 10/29/2020; Reg 2015/1755; Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763; Citation: Dec (CFSP) 2022/2051; Reg 2022/2043; Dec (CFSP) 2023/2228; Dec (CFSP) 2015/1763; Dec (CFSP) 2024/2722; Reg 2025/1940; Dec (CFSP) 2025/1941;

Functions

AML; Anti-Bribery; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Sanctions

Countries

Burundi; European Union; United Kingdom