Agathe Uwilingiyimana
Agathe Uwilingiyimana (Kinyarwanda: [u.wǐː.ɾiː.ɲɟi.jí.mɑ̂ː.nɑ]; 23 May 1953 – 7 April 1994), sometimes known as Madame Agathe, was a Rwandan political figure. She served as Prime Minister of Rwanda from 18 July 1993 until her assassination on 7 April 1994, during the opening stages of the Rwandan genocide. She was also Rwanda's acting head of state in the hours leading up to her death.
Agathe Uwilingiyimana | |
|---|---|
| 4th Prime Minister of Rwanda | |
| In office 18 July 1993 – 7 April 1994 | |
| President | Juvénal Habyarimana |
| Preceded by | Dismas Nsengiyaremye |
| Succeeded by | Jean Kambanda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1953 Nyaruhengeri, Butare, Rwanda-Urundi |
| Died | 7 April 1994 (aged 40) Kigali, Kigali province, Rwanda |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Resting place | Rwanda National Heroes Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican Democratic Movement |
| Spouse |
Ignace Barahira
(m. 1976; their deaths 1994) |
| Alma mater | National University of Rwanda |
| Religion | Catholicism |
She was Rwanda's first and so far only female prime minister.
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