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RDFofficer cadets Fils Niyikiza and Elie Ndagijimana are among decorated Officers for having successfully completed training at the Indian Military Academ.
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RDF officers graduate from Indian Military Academy

Sunday, June 14, 2026
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PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers provide free medical services to South Sudan civilians

Saturday, June 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame awards top performers during the graduation ceremony of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course in Musanze District ON Friday, June 12. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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PICTURES: Kagame challenges senior officers to lead with integrity, purpose

Friday, June 12, 2026
President Paul Kagame arrives for presiding over the graduation ceremony of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course in Musanze District on Friday, June 12. Courtesy RBA.
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Kagame presides over graduation of 108 officers at RDF Command, Staff College

Friday, June 12, 2026
Rwanda's ambassador to Zimbabwe and other officials at the celebration of Africa Day held in Harare on Monday, June 8. Courtesy - Copy
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Amb Musoni congratulates Zimbabwe on non-permanent seat at UN Security Council

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Officers who are undergoing a Three-Day Gender Retreat under the theme, “Gender Mainstreaming and Empowerment in the Rwanda Defence Force.”
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PHOTOS: RDF hosts first gender retreat to promote equality, inclusion

Monday, June 08, 2026
RDF Senior officers Lt Col Pacifique Kanyandekwe and Maj John Muhikira graduated from Kenya's Senior Joint Command and Staff College in Karen on Thursday, June 4. Courtesy
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RDF officers graduate from Kenya's command and staff college

Friday, June 05, 2026
The delegation visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
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RDF hosts students from India's National Defence College

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Participants demonstrate skills learned during the closing ceremony of the EAPCCO Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise in Mayange in Bugesera on Thursday, May 28.Courtesy
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PHOTOS: East African police SWAT training concludes in Bugesera

Friday, May 29, 2026
Col Lausanne Ingabire
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RDF's Col Lausanne Ingabire graduates from Kenya's National Defence College

Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Inspector General of Police, Commissioner General Felix Namuhoranye speaking during the 25th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 27. Dan Gatsinzi
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All you need to know as Rwanda National Police turn 25

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during celebration of RNP’s 25th anniversary, held at Police Training School, Gishari, on Wednesday, on May 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Kagame hails police for 25 years of service

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The newly commissioned 436 officers after they completed the Cadet Police Course at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District, on Wednesday, May 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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PHOTOS: Kagame commissions over 400 police officers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
UNMISS Force Commander Major General Junhui Wu awards prestigious UN service medals to Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a ceremony held at the UN Base Camp in Malakal, Upper Nile State, on Monday, May 25. Courtesy
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UN honours Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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RCS gets over 140 correctional officers

Friday, May 22, 2026
Police and local officials in the City of Kigali destroyed illicit drugs, alcoholic drinks and unlawful products.
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Kigali: Police destroy over Rwf60m worth of illicit drugs, products

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Mozambique defence minister visits Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

Friday, May 22, 2026
Eastern Africa Standby Force.
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What to know about Eastern Africa Standby Force as Rwivanga takes helm

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Rwanda, Russia military officials review defence cooperation

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of Eastern African Standby Force. Courtesy of EASF
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Gen Rwivanga takes over as director of Eastern African Standby Force

Thursday, May 21, 2026