Rwanda: several changes within the military apparatus with a new defense minister

2023-06-06T13:59:54.600Z

Highlights: In Rwanda, the president made a total of half a dozen changes to the army on June 5, 2023, and the appointment of a new Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda. Jean Bosco Kazura is no longer Chief of the Defence Staff. He was replaced by Mubarakh Muganga, a lieutenant-general who has served in the army for more than 30 years. These changes come in a context of persistent tensions with the DRC. It should also be noted that it was partly formed in China, Egypt and Kenya.

In Rwanda, the Rwandan president made a total of half a dozen changes to the army on June 5, 2023, and the appointment of a new Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda.

Rwanda: several changes within the military apparatus with a new defense minister

In Rwanda, the Rwandan president made a total of half a dozen changes to the army on June 5, 2023, and the appointment of a new Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame, February 2020. © John Muchucha / AP

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In Rwanda, the presidency announced on June 5, 2023 a series of changes within the military apparatus. A new Chief of the Defence Staff has been appointed but also and above all a new Minister of Defence.

Jean Bosco Kazura is no longer Chief of the Defence Staff. He was replaced by Mubarakh Muganga. This lieutenant-general is a pure product of the Rwandan army, in which he has served for more than 30 years. Aged 56, he has continued to climb the ladder over the years, commanding the 4th and 3rd divisions of the army, before taking charge between 2016 and 2021, the 1st division as well as the board of directors of the workshop of the armed forces. Throughout his career, he has, according to the Rwandan press, received numerous distinctions such as the medal of national liberation or that of the campaign against genocide. It should also be noted that it was partly formed in China, Egypt and Kenya.

As a result, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi succeeds the latter as Chief of Staff of the Army, while Alex Kagame becomes Commander of the Joint Task Force Mozambique.

The Rwandan president has made a total of half a dozen changes to the army. These changes come in a context of persistent tensions with the DRC.

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President Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda Defence Force has made the following appointments and changes to Rwandan Security Organs. pic.twitter.com/TpEKbKBXDO

Rwanda: several changes within the military apparatus with a new defense minister

Rwanda: several changes within the military apparatus with a new defense minister

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