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== Role in Rwandan politics ==
== Role in Rwandan politics ==
In 1973, Juvenal overthrew President Gregoire Kayibanda, and made himself president. It's believed that Agathe's family connections provided him with a lot of support for his coup; as a result, she had a lot of power and was seen by some as Rwanda's real ruler.
In 1973, Juvenal overthrew President [[Grégoire Kayibanda]] and made himself president. It's believed that Agathe's family connections provided him with a lot of support for his coup; as a result, she had a lot of power and was seen by some as Rwanda's real ruler.


== Akazu and genocide planning ==
== Akazu and genocide planning ==