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Coup In Gabon: Rwanda President, Kagame Retires 12 Military Generals, Over One Thousand Officers

VerseNews reports that the decision comes barely 48 hours after a military coup in Gabon ousted President Ali Bongo from power.

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Rwanda President, Paul Kagame

Rwanda President, Paul Kagame has approved the retirement of 12 military generals and 1,013 military officers in the country.

VerseNews reports that the decision comes barely 48 hours after a military coup in Gabon ousted President Ali Bongo from power.

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“The president has also approved the retirement of 83 senior officials, 06 junior officers, 86 senior NCOS, 678 end-of-contract and 160 medical discharges,” the statement said.

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The senior military officers also include

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  • Gen Fred Ibingira
  • Lt Gen Charles Kayonga
  • Lt Gen Frank Mushyo Kamanzi
  • Maj Gen Martin Nzaramba
  • Maj Gen Eric Murokore
  • 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.
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