Sylvestre Nsanzimana | |
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| 2nd Prime Minister of Rwanda | |
| In office 12 October 1991 – 2 April 1992 | |
| President | Juvénal Habyarimana |
| Preceded by | Grégoire Kayibanda[a] |
| Succeeded by | Dismas Nsengiyaremye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1936-01-05)5 January 1936 |
| Died | 1999 (aged 62–63) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Rwandese |
| Political party | National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development |
| Spouse | Lea Nsanzimana |
| Children | 4 |
Sylvestre Nsanzimana (5 January 1936 – 1999[1]) born inGikongoro Province, Rwanda[2] served asPrime Minister ofRwanda[3] from 12 October 1991 to 2 April 1992. He belonged to theNational Republican Movement for Democracy and Development and previously served as minister of justice in the government ofJuvénal Habyarimana. He stepped down as prime minister following the refusal of opposition parties to take part in the government.[4]
He also served as Rwanda'sMinister of Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 1971. He was also a director at a university.
Sylvestre Nsanzimana was married. He had 4 children. With his family, they lived for over 10 years inEthiopia where the children schooled inLycée Guébré-Mariam and returned to Rwanda. His wife died of illness in 1988. He died in 1999 of illness inBelgium.
| Preceded by Post Abolished | Prime Minister of Rwanda October 12, 1991 – April 2, 1992 | Succeeded by |
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