Richard Sezibera | |
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| 4th Secretary General of the East African Community | |
| In office 19 April 2011 – 26 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Juma Mwapachu |
| Succeeded by | Libérat Mfumukeko |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 18 October 2018 – 4 November 2019 | |
| President | Paul Kagame |
| Preceded by | Louise Mushikiwabo |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Biruta |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 27 October 2008 – 19 April 2011 | |
| President | Paul Kagame |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1964 Kigali, Rwanda |
| Spouse | Eustochie Sezibera |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University(MBChB) Georgetown University (MA) |
| Profession | Physician |
Richard Sezibera (born June 5, 1964, in Kigali, Rwanda) is a Rwandan medical doctor, diplomat and politician, who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 18 October 2018 until November 4, 2019. He replaced Louise Mushikiwabo.[1] He was replaced by Vincent Biruta on November 4, 2019.[2]
Previously, he was the 4th Secretary General of the East African Community. He was appointed to that position by the East African Community Heads of State on 19 April 2011 for a five-year term.[3] His term ended on 26 April 2016, when Libérat Mfumukeko of Burundi, became the 5th Secretary General of the East African Community.[4]
- ^ The EastAfrican (18 October 2018). "Sezibera to replace Mushikiwabo as Rwanda's Foreign minister". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Authors". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ Lyatuu (21 April 2011). "EAC gets new Secretary General". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ Acemah, Harold (24 April 2016). "Dr Sezibera leaves East African Community in better condition". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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