Background
BAGAZA, Jean-Baptiste was born on August 29, 1946 in Rutovu, Bururi Province.
BAGAZA, Jean-Baptiste was born on August 29, 1946 in Rutovu, Bururi Province.
Ecole des Cadets, Brussels, and the Belgian Mil. School, Arlon.
Assistant to General Ndabemeye. Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Led coup to overthrow President Micombero November 1976.
President, of the Republic of Burundi 1976-1987, also Minister of Defence. President Union pour le progres national (UPRONA) 1976-1987. Promoted to Colonel 1977.
In Belgium 1987-1988, reported to be in Libya 1989.
Married Fausta Bagaza.