Faustin Twagiramungu
Faustin Twagiramungu (born 14 August 1944) is a Rwandan politician. He was Prime Minister of Rwanda from 1994 until his resignation in 1995, the first head of government appointed after the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) captured Kigali. He then exiled himself to Belgium.[3]
Faustin Twagiramungu | |
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| 6th Prime Minister of Rwanda | |
| In office 19 July 1994 – 28 August 1995[1] | |
| President | Pasteur Bizimungu |
| Preceded by | Jean Kambanda |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Célestin Rwigema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1944 Gishoma commune, Cyangugu prefecture[2] |
| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Political party | Rwandan Dream Initiative |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Forces for Resistance Republican Democratic Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Assumpta Taigga[2] |
| Mother | Anizi Nyahizumwami |
| Father | Jean Gishungu |
| Residence | Brussels, Belgium |
| Education | McGill University[1] |
References
- Twagilimana, Aimable (2007). Historical Dictionary of Rwanda. Scarecrow Press. pp. 161f. ISBN 9780810864269.
- "ICTR Witness statement, Faustin Twagiramungu" (PDF). 13 April 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Rwandan ex-PM goes home". BBC News. 20 June 2003.
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