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During the years when Rwanda was developing institutions to gain independence from colonial rule, Logiest helped guide the creation of a political framework for administration. This included preparation for elections, with the expected result that the Hutu majority would take power. Until Rwanda's
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Rwanda as the highest-ranking military officer. Belgium had assigned military officers as its top colonial administrators in the colony. From 1959 to 1962, Logiest served as special military resident, and High
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full independence in 1962, Logiest continued to serve as
Belgium's highest official representative in Rwanda. Later Logiest also was head of the Belgian military mission to the Congo, where he actively countered popular supporters of deceased
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