When was Pasteur Bizimungu born?

Pasteur Bizimungu was born on April 1950 in Gisenyi Province.

What positions has Pasteur Bizimungu held?

Positions held by Pasteur Bizimungu include: President of Rwanda (1994–2000).

Where did Pasteur Bizimungu study?

Pasteur Bizimungu was educated at University of Strasbourg, National University of Rwanda.

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Pasteur Bizimungu

Rwandan politician, 3rd and former President of Rwanda

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Pasteur Bizimungu (born 30 April 1950) is a Rwandan politician who served as the third President of Rwanda, holding office from 19 July 1994 until 23 March 2000.

Quick facts

Born: April 1950 wd
Place of birth: Gisenyi Province wd
Citizenship: Rwanda wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Rwandan Patriotic Front, National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development (until 1990) wd
Education: University of Strasbourg, National University of Rwanda wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of Rwanda (19 July 1994 – 23 March 2000)

About

Bizimungu had previously held several positions under President Juvenal Habyarimana throughout the 1980s. He joined the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) rebel group against Habyarimana in 1990 following the death of his brother seemingly under the orders of Habyarimana's government. After the RPF's victory in the Rwandan Civil War in 1994 which ended the Rwandan genocide, Bizimungu became the new president of the country with RPF commander Paul Kagame as vice-president and minister of defense, who was seen as the country's de facto leader throughout his presidency. Bizumungu's presidency was marked by the reconstruction of the country in the wake of the civil war and genocide, as well as the country's support for rebel groups in the First Congo War from 1996 to 1997, and the Second Congo War from 1998 to 2003. Following a series of disputes with Kagame, Bizimungu resigned in 2000, whereupon he was succeeded by Kagame. The following year, Bizimungu founded the Party for Democratic Renewal, which was immediately banned by Kagame's new government. In 2004, Bizimungu was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for attempting to form a militia, inciting violence, and embezzlement, but was pardoned three years later by Kagame.

Questions

When was Pasteur Bizimungu born?: Pasteur Bizimungu was born on April 1950 in Gisenyi Province.
What positions has Pasteur Bizimungu held?: Positions held by Pasteur Bizimungu include: President of Rwanda (1994–2000).
Where did Pasteur Bizimungu study?: Pasteur Bizimungu was educated at University of Strasbourg, National University of Rwanda.

Sources

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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