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Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi on July 20 attended a symposium of Army Chiefs of Staff in Rennes, France. Courtesy of RDF
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Gen Nyakarundi in France for security symposium

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Left to right: Maj Gen Alberto Diago Nampele, the Army Commander of Mozambican forces, Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Joint Task Force Commander, Maj Gen Alex Kagame, and other senior officers, arrive at Mocimboa da Praia airport on July 11. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: RDF Army Chief of Staff urges troops in Mozambique to intensify operations

Saturday, July 13, 2024
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PHOTOS: 20 complete firefighting course at Gabiro Air Force Base

Friday, July 12, 2024
Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro interacts with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and the Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, James Kabarebe, at the three-day East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat that started on July 6 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: Ministers Nduhungirehe, Kabarebe attend EAC retreat on regional security

Sunday, July 07, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga presents a gift to Maj Gen Frederick Leuria, the Assistant Chief of Defence Force for operations, planning, doctrine and training of the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF), in Kigali, on Friday, July 5.
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Rwanda, Kenya military chiefs discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Saturday, July 06, 2024
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Gen Shavendra Silva inspects a guard of honour on his arrival at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Friday, July 5. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: Rwanda, Sri Lanka military chiefs discuss ties

Saturday, July 06, 2024
L-R: Aurelie Uwimana (Kirehe), Lilian Ishimwe (Rutsiro), Peter Ndayisaba (Musanze), and Steven Gisa (Ines-Ruhengeri University). Courtesy photos.
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Are Rwandan youth ready to answer the call of duty?

Friday, July 05, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga during the interview in Kigali on Tuesday, July 2. Photo by Willy Mucyo
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How integration of RPA and ex-FAR forces inspired nation's healing

Friday, July 05, 2024
Rwanda’s peacekeepers arrive at Kigali International Airport after concluding the United Nations peacekeeping missions. File
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Gen Rwivanga: Rwanda’s history requires RDF to set an example of peacekeeping

Thursday, July 04, 2024
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Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda updated on country’s security situation

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
All people were evacuated safely after a fire incident happened at Makuza Peace Place in Kigali’s Central Business District on Wednesday, July 3.
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Police: No person harmed by fire incident at Makuza Peace Plaza

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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Police responds to fire incident at Makuza Peace Plaza

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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DR Congo-FDLR collaboration remains a threat to Rwanda – Kagame

Friday, June 21, 2024
Officers during a parade at the official opening of the 13th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX), also known as Ushirikiano Imara, at Gako Military Academy in Bugesera District, on Thursday, June 13.
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PHOTOS: Rwanda hosts EAC armed forces military drills

Thursday, June 13, 2024
DR Congo’s minister of defence Guy Kabombo has repeated President Felix Tshisekedi’s threats to attack Rwanda. Courtesy
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DR Congo leaders repeat threats to attack, ‘annex’ Rwanda

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda receives a French Senatorial delegation at his offices in Kigali on Monday, June 10.
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PHOTOS: French Senatorial delegation in Rwanda over defence cooperation

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Central African Republic Armed Forces, Maj Gen Zépherin Mamadou, arrives at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters on Monday, June 1o. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: Central African Republic armed forces chief visits Rwanda

Monday, June 10, 2024
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda awards one of the graduates during the graduation ceremony at RDF staff and Senior Command College in Nyakinama, Musanze District on Friday, June 7.
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Senior military officers urged to serve with honour, uphold justice

Friday, June 07, 2024
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VIDEO: 49 military officers graduate at RDF Command and Staff College in Nyakinama

Friday, June 07, 2024
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja delivers his remarks during the opening session of the annual Symposium on Peace, Security and Justice at the National Police College in Musanze
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Rwanda Police College symposium examines implications of evolving global peace, security on Africa

Wednesday, June 05, 2024