James Kabarebe
James Kabarebe | |
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Kabarebe in 2012 | |
| Minister of State for Regional Integration | |
| Assumed office September 2023 | |
| President | Paul Kagame |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 10 April 2010 – 18 October 2018 | |
| President | Paul Kagame |
| Preceded by | Marcel Gatsinzi |
| Succeeded by | Albert Murasira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) Ibanda, Uganda |
| Political party | Rwandan Patriotic Front |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Years of service | ?–2023 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | |
James Kabarebe (born 1959) is a Rwandan retired military officer who serves as Minister of State for Regional Integration in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kabarebe was a key figure in both the First Congo War and the Second Congo War as a commanding officer.
From 10 April 2010 until 18 October 2018, he was the Rwandan Minister of Defence. He served as a Rwandan Patriotic Army Commander and was an Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo strategist. In his role of Minister of Defence he was accused of being the de facto leader of the March 23 Movement, a militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In September 2023, James Kabarebe was appointed Minister of State for Regional Cooperation.