Rwanda’s long-serving President, Paul Kagame has retired several high-ranking army officers in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), following the military takeover in Gabon.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Kagame, a former military officer himself, is the fourth and current president of Rwanda since the year 2000.
He previously served as a commander of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, a rebel armed force which invaded Rwanda in 1990.
The forceful retirement also affected a notable figure, General James Kabarebe. This action follows the recent military seizure of power in Gabon.
Those affected by the forceful retirement include Gen James Kabarebe, Gen Fred Ibingira, Lt Gen Charles Kayonga, Lt Gen Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, Maj Gen Martin Nzaramba, Maj Gen Eric Murokore.
Others include Maj Gen Augustin Turagara, Maj Gen Charles Karamba, Maj Gen Albert Murasira, Brig Gen Chris Murari, Brig Gen Didace Ndahiro and Brig Gen Emmanuel Ndahiro.
According to a statement by the RDF, “the President also approved the retirement of 83 Senior Officers, 6 Junior Officers and 86 Senior NCOS, 678 end of contract and 160 medical discharges”.