Paul Kagame (/ kəˈɡɑːmeɪ / ⓘ kə-GAH-may; born 23 October 1957) is a Rwandan politician and former military officer who has been the President of Rwanda since 2000.

Jan 22, 2026 · Paul Kagame is a former Rwandan military leader who is now a politician. He led the Rwandan Patriot Front to defeat Hutu extremist forces and ended the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He …

He serves as the African Union (AU) Champion for Domestic Health Financing. President Kagame previously served as the Commonwealth Chair-in-Office for two years from 2022. He also Chaired …

Paul Kagame is the President of the Republic of Rwanda. He is the current Commonwealth Chair-in-Office since 2022 and serves as the African Union (AU) Champion for Domestic Health Financing.

Aug 11, 2024 · Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after winning 99% of the vote in last month's election.

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Paul Kagame, the 8th President of Rwanda, has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history and leading it towards recovery and progress. Born on October 23, 1957, in rural Rwanda, Kagame's …

Feb 3, 2026 · President Paul Kagame was on Sunday August 11, 2024, sworn-into office for a five-year mandate as the President of the Republic of Rwanda in a celebratory atmosphere in the capital, …

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Sep 18, 2025 · News about Paul Kagame, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.