Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation
Political party
Rwanda Patriotic Front
Website
https://www.gov.rw/cabinet
James Kabarebe (born 1959) is a Rwandan retired military officer who has served as a Senior Presidential Adviser on security matters in the government of Rwanda, since 19 October 2018.[1]
Kabarebe was a key figure in both the First Congo War and the Second Congo War as a commanding officer.[2] Like many officers from both sides of those wars he is accused of leading numerous atrocities against civilians.[2]
From 10 April 2010 until 18 October 2018, he was the Rwandan Minister of Defence. He served as a Rwandan Patriotic Army Commander and was an Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo strategist.[1] In his role of Minister of Defence he was accused of being the de facto leader of the March 23 Movement, a militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.[3]
In September 2023, James Kabarebe was appointed Minister of State for Regional Cooperation.[4]
^ abKagire, Edmund (19 October 2018). "Kagame reshuffles Cabinet, removes powerful Defence minister". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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^Edmund (28 September 2023). "Afrique Rwanda: le général en retraite James Kabarebe nommé ministre de la Coopération régionale". RFI. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
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