Head of state, Rwanda
Title: The President of the Republic of Rwanda
Career
- President of Rwanda (2000 to present)
- Chairperson of the African Union (2018 to 2019)
- Vice President of Rwanda (1994 to 2000)
- Minister of Defence (1994 to 2000)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Pasteur Bizimungu (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Rwanda?
Paul Kagame is the Head of state of Rwanda, in office since 22 Apr 2000.
Who was the Head of state of Rwanda before Paul Kagame?
Pasteur Bizimungu held the office before Paul Kagame.
When was Paul Kagame born?
Paul Kagame was born in 1957-10-23, in Ruhango, according to Wikidata.
Where did Paul Kagame study?
Paul Kagame studied at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Makerere University, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Paul Kagame belong to?
Paul Kagame is listed as a member of Rwandan Patriotic Front on Wikidata.
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Sources: Government of Rwanda (gov.rw) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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