Richard Sezibera
Richard Sezibera | |
|---|---|
| 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. He was replaced by Vincent Biruta on November 4, 2019.
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. His term ended on 26 April 2016, when Libérat Mfumukeko of Burundi, became the 5th Secretary General of the East African Community.