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Police officers and other security agencies during a past community work (Umuganda) exercise. In Rwanda, security agencies regularly join hands with the citizenry in many community development activities. Courtesy
Security

Police: Theft, drug-related crimes on decline

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Some of the newly trained soldiers who completed a seven-month military training programme at the Basic Military Training Centre - Nasho in Kirehe District. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: New RDF soldiers showcase skills

Saturday, December 09, 2023
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) speaks to senor security officers as he chairs a High Command Council on Wednesday, November 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
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Kagame meets top security brass

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Deputy Inspector General (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, presided over the pass-out of the first intake of the basic course, on Tuesday, November 14. Courtesy of RNP
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20 Police officers complete 'Coast Guard Functions' course

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Commissioner of Police (CP) William Kayitare oversaw the rotation of the contingents on behalf of RNP leadership, at Kigali International Airport.
Security

Peacekeeping: Rwanda rotates Police contingent in Central African Republic

Saturday, November 11, 2023
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Security

Police: Fighting corruption a collective responsibility

Friday, November 10, 2023
Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye briefing the two Formed Police Unit contingents on Monday, November 6, 2023. Courtesy of RNP.
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Rwanda rotates Police contingents in CAR, South Sudan

Monday, November 06, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Kigali, on August 11, 2022. Kagame and Blinken, on Monday, November 6, held a productive call on the deterioration of the security situation in the East of DR Congo. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
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DR Congo crisis: Kagame, Blinken discuss deteriorating security situation

Monday, November 06, 2023
Usta Kaitesi, Chief Executive Officer of RGB delivers remarks during the presentation on Tuesday, October 31. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Security

Safety and security tops governance scorecard 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force meets with Gen Liu Zhenli, Chief of Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China. COURTESY
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Gen Muganga in China, discusses cooperation with military top brass

Monday, October 30, 2023
Minister of Defence Juvénal Marizamunda and RRA Boss Pascal Bizimana Ruganintwali award Sharon Tindimwebwa, the best buyer who always requests EBM invoices, at a taxpayer appreciation event in Northern Province. Courtesy
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Marizamunda warns against smuggling, calls for more EBM usage

Saturday, October 28, 2023
Yolande Makolo, the government spokesperson, speaks at the just-concluded United Nations preparatory conference in Kigali on Tuesday, October 24. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Security

Rwanda spokesperson explains Rubavu border incident

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Security

DR Congo crisis: Rwandan civilian injured amid escalating fighting along border

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda delivers remarks at the opening of the preparatory conference for the 2023 Peacekeeping Ministerial on Protection of Civilians and Strategic Communications. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Security

Rwanda urges UN to confront misinformation, hate speech

Monday, October 23, 2023
President Paul Kagame received Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Transitional President of the Republic of Gabon and Chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions, at Urugwiro Village, on Monday, October 16, 2023. Courtesy Urugwiro Village.
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Kagame, Gabon's Nguema discuss security situation on continent, ECCAS region

Monday, October 16, 2023
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London’s Heathrow Airport landed “safely” after “an alert of a potential security threat,” the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October 12. Internet
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Kenya Airways plane lands ‘safely’ after security threat alert

Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Security

180 Rwandan Police peacekeepers in CAR awarded UN medals for excellent service, sacrifice

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
RDF's Head of International Military Cooperation Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa (C) briefs the defence attachés and associates accredited to Rwanda, at RDF Headquarters at Kimihurura on Friday, October 6. Courtesy
Security

Rwandan army briefs defence attachés on security matters

Saturday, October 07, 2023
Rwanda Energy Groups technician during the grid extension in Gasabo. Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines. Courtesy
Security

Stark police warning as power cables, water pipes are vandalised

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences. Courtesy
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Road safety: Traffic cameras to track other traffic offences

Wednesday, October 04, 2023