He received a Masters in Chemical Technology from Warsaw University of Technology and Following the completion of his academic education in Poland, Anastase settled in present-day Huye (former Butare) as a Professor of Political Science and Director of Center for Conflict Management (CCM) at the University of Rwanda.
[1] Additionally, he was the first Rwandan recipient of a Fulbright Scholar in Residence at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College in the 2006-2007 academic year.
[3][4] In addition to his professional engagements, Anastase Shyaka has held various leadership roles in his career.
As the chairperson of the National Consultative Committee (NCC), an institution created to fast track the East African Community (EAC) political federation, he championed the integration process and discussions.
[6] He served on the Board Member of the UNDP Global Center for Public Service Excellence (based in Singapore) between 2013 - 2016.