Kagame Returns to Lead RPF15 October 1990
Reorganizes rebel forces after Rwigyema's death.
Historical person
Paul Kagame Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Paul Kagame, based on 26 World History Database records associated with Rwanda.
26 records1990–199626 events9 places
Chronological biography
1990
RPF Command Assumed15 October 1990
Returns from military studies abroad to lead the RPF.
1992
Arusha Ceasefire12 July 1992
Accepts a ceasefire agreement during the Arusha peace process.
RPF Accepts Ceasefire Framework12 July 1992
The agreement creates mechanisms for military observation.
1993
February RPF Offensive8 February 1993
Launches a major offensive after renewed violence against Tutsis.
RPF Advances toward Kigali8 February 1993
RPF forces advance rapidly before international pressure halts fighting.
Arusha Accords Accepted4 August 1993
Accepts the comprehensive peace settlement with the government.
RPF Joins Peace Settlement4 August 1993
RPF representation is planned within transitional institutions.
1994
Civil War Intensifies8 April 1994
RPF forces move to defeat the interim government.
RPF Offensive Resumes8 April 1994
Orders renewed RPF military operations after the massacres begin.
Kigali Captured by RPF4 July 1994
RPF forces capture Kigali after weeks of fighting.
RPF Takes Capital4 July 1994
The interim government continues retreating westward.
Butare Captured5 July 1994
RPF forces capture Butare.
RPF Advances South5 July 1994
The military advance further collapses interim government control.
RPF Takes Northern Stronghold14 July 1994
Government troops concentrate increasingly around Gisenyi.
Ruhengeri Captured14 July 1994
RPF forces capture Ruhengeri.
Civil War Nears End17 July 1994
Remaining government forces retreat into Zaire.
Gisenyi Captured17 July 1994
RPF forces capture Gisenyi near the Zaire border.
RPF Ceasefire18 July 1994
Declares a unilateral ceasefire after defeating government forces.
Rwandan Civil War Ends18 July 1994
The civil war and organized genocide effectively end.
Post-Genocide Defence Leadership19 July 1994
Exercises dominant influence in the post-genocide government.
Vice Presidency19 July 1994
Becomes vice president and defence minister.
1995
Kanama Killings Response13 September 1995
Visits Kanama after civilians are killed by government soldiers.
RPA Excesses Acknowledged13 September 1995
Acknowledges RPA abuses and promises punishment of those responsible.
1996
Cross-Border Militia ThreatOctober 1996
Rwanda increasingly views the refugee camps as a security threat.
Refugee Camp Security PolicyOctober 1996
Confronts armed ex-FAR and militia based in eastern Zaire.
Titles and roles
Major General · RPF Commander · Major General · Vice President of Rwanda
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.