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Rwanda
Africa•3 Listed Leaders
Last Updated: 7/16/2026
Government Overview
A small East African republic governed by Paul Kagame since the aftermath of the 1994 genocide.
Political & Constitutional Structure
Presidential republic (dominant-party)
Current Heads of State & Government
P
Paul Kagame
President
Assumed Office: 4/22/2000
J
Justin Nsengiyumva
Prime Minister
Assumed Office: 1/1/2025
G
Gen. Mubarakh Muganga
Chief of Defence Staff (RDF)
Assumed Office: 6/5/2023