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Gen Patrick Nyamvumba appointed Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania

By IGIHE
On 28 February 2024 at 03:12

Gen Patrick Nyamvumba, former army chief and Minister of Internal Security, has been proposed as Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania pending approvals. This decision was made during a abinet meeting held on February 27, which also saw other appointments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Former Senator Fatou Harerimana was appointed as High Commissioner to Pakistan, while Benedicto Nshimiyimana, was named Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Hungary.

Gen Nyamvumba boasts a distinguished career, having served in various capacities within the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He previously held the position of RDF Chief of Defence Staff and served as Force Commander of the AU-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) from 2009 to 2013.

With a background as a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Gen Nyamvumba has held key roles such as commander of infantry forces, Commandant of the Rwanda Military Academy, and President of the Military High Court. His extensive experience includes roles as Chief of Logistics and Chief of Operations, Plans, and Training within the RDF.

In addition to Gen Nyamvumba’s appointment, Teta Gisa Rwigema and Virgile Rwanyagatare were appointed as Directors General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing Africa and Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East, respectively.

Meanwhile, Francis Kamanzi was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, succeeding Yamina Karitanyi.

Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed Rwanda's High Commissioner to Tanzania.
Benedicto Nshimiyimana, was named Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Hungary.
Virgile Rwanyagatare is the Director General for Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Teta Gisa Rwigema was appointed as Directors General for Africa in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fatou Harerimana has been named Rwanda's Ambassador to Pakistan.

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