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Delegates during a two-day meeting of senior officials from the peace and security cluster under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects in Kigali on Thursday, October 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Security

Northern corridor peace, security meet in Kigali to explore new areas of cooperation

Thursday, October 03, 2024
The British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, addresses journalists in a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday 2 October. Courtesy
Security

UK supports Luanda, Nairobi peace process – envoy

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Officers pose for a group photo at the meeting in Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado Province, on Tuesday, October 1. The meeting was attended by a Mozambique Armed Forces delegation, and Tanzanian Bilateral Force delegation, among others. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Mozambique troops mull plan to deny terrorists 'freedom of action'

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Erneste Rwamucyo addresses the UN security council on Monday, September 30. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo's support for FDLR "direct threat" to Rwanda, says envoy

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Both delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting in Karagwe District
Security

Rwanda, Tanzania armies discuss cross-border security

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye meets his Seychelles counterpart Commissioner of Police (CP) Ted Barbe, at Rwanda National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, September 24. Courtesy
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Rwanda, Seychelles Police chiefs meet to bolster ties

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Gen Mubarakh Muganga, RDF Chief of Defence Staff meets the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF), Brigadier Michael Rosette at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Tuesday, September 24. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Muganga, Seychelles military chief discuss defence cooperation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Some of the new recruits showcasing some skills acquired during a six-month training during the pass-out event at the basic military training centre in Nasho, Kirehe District on Sunday, September 22. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Muganga urges new RDF recruits to serve with discipline

Sunday, September 22, 2024
RDF Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi addresses the troops upon arrival in Kigali from Mozambique. Courtesy
Security

Gen Nyakarundi welcomes back Rwandan troops from Mozambique

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, DR Congo's Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Angolan foreign minister Tete Antonio during the meeting in Luanda on Saturday, September 14. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet again in Angola

Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Security

Eastern Africa military officers urged to champion professional peacekeeping

Friday, September 06, 2024
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Security

Military prosecutors, investigators complete forensic training

Friday, September 06, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at a two-day Defence Cluster meeting under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) framework in Kigali on September 5. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda hosts Northern Corridor defence cluster meeting

Friday, September 06, 2024
Thousands of taxi-moto riders during a general meeting with City of Kigali officials and Police at Kigali Pele stadium on Wednesday, September 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Security

Motorcyclists cautioned against drunk driving after 860 incidents in six months

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
RDF officers and other ranks during an Advanced Infantry Training at Nasho, on January 17, 2024. The Ministry of Defence has made new promotions for non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in the RDF. Courtesy
Security

RDF announces new promotions for non-commissioned officers

Sunday, September 01, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force's Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and UPDF Land Forces Commander, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga at the meeting in Mbarara. The bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and curbing cross-border crimes between Rwanda and Uganda. Courtesy
Security

RDF, UPDF discuss cross-border security

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Officers at 13th edition of 'Women Police Convention' opened at the General Headquarters in Kacyiru on Friday, August 30. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Women Police Convention discusses gender equality

Saturday, August 31, 2024
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with RDF officers after the meeting on Thursday.
Security

PHOTOS: Kagame, RDF top brass discuss security priorities

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force officers during the drills at Kigali International Airport, on Thursday, August 29. The simulation exercise involved various stakeholders, such as the airport management, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, RDF, RNP, RIB among others
Security

Kigali International Airport conducts bomb attack response drills

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Thirty-six police officers started a two-week African Union Police Officers’ course at the Police Training School, Gishari on Monday, August 26
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PHOTOS: 36 African law enforcement officers attend AU course at Gishari

Tuesday, August 27, 2024