Paul Kagame
President of Rwanda since 2000 (born 1957)
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Rwanda since 2000 (born 1957)
Born
October 23, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
RwandaBorn in Ruhango
1957
Born in Ruhango (1957-10-23)
1994
PositionVice President of Rwanda (1994–2000)
1994
PositionMinister of Defence (1994–2000)
2000
PositionPresident of Rwanda
2009
AwardOrder of the Pioneers of Liberia
2010
AwardGrand Cross of the National Order of Benin
About
Paul Kagame is a Rwandan politician and former military officer who has been the President of Rwanda since 2000. He was previously considered Rwanda's de facto leader between 1994 and 2000, while Vice President and Minister of Defence under President Pasteur Bizimungu, until assuming the Presidency in 2000. He was previously a commander of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a rebel armed force which invaded Rwanda in 1990. The RPF was one of the main belligerents of the Rwandan Civil War and was the armed force which ended the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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Who is Paul Kagame?+
Paul Kagame is a Rwandan politician and former military officer who has been the President of Rwanda since 2000. He was previously considered Rwanda's de facto leader between 1994 and 2000, while Vice President and Minister of Defence under President Pasteur Bizimungu, until assuming the Presidency
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Kagame born?+
Paul Kagame was born on October 23, 1957.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — October 23, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Legend.
— anon
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