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‘Patriotism is not about dying, it’s about defending’ – Gen Rwivanga

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

The training brought together military and police officers from five African countries as well as delegates from the EASF Headquarters.

Rwanda hosts regional course to curb child recruitment in armed conflicts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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Regional military commanders urged to mentor peacekeepers

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Marizamunda poses for a picture with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Dong Jun after signing an agreement on defence cooperation earlier this week on the sidelines of the summit. Photo by MoD media.

Marizamunda details causes of Africa’s security at Asian summit

Friday, September 19, 2025

Their discussion centered on how to boost the campaign of fighting against all activities related to Money Laundering, Countering Terrorism Financing.

NGOs pledge stronger safeguards against money laundering, terrorism financing

Friday, September 19, 2025

The signing took place during a bilateral meeting between Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, and Admiral Dong Jun, China’s Minister of National Defence, on the sidelines of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. Courtesy

Rwanda, China sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A view of the newly painted yellow box junctions at Gishushu in Kigali. Courtesy

Why yellow box junctions are changing traffic flow in Kigali

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff briefing Rwanda Security Forces before boarding a plane to Cabo Delgado on Monday, September 15. Courtesy

PHOTOS: New Rwandan contingent flies to Mozambique

Monday, September 15, 2025

Gen Nyakarundi speaks to the new contingent during a briefing that took place on Saturday at Rwanda Military Academy.

Rwanda set to rotate forces in Cabo Delgado

Saturday, September 13, 2025

The participants and officials posed for a photo during the five-day workshop on cybersecurity and cyber-terrorism held in Kigali. Photos by Titus Manzi.

Cybersecurity: Experts urge online caution as 'first defence'

Saturday, September 13, 2025

General Ruvusha (right) shakes hands with his Mozambican counterpart Mahunguane during the joint operational meeting on Friday. Photo by RDF media.

Rwanda, Mozambique army chiefs review security in Cabo Delgado

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Seventeen officers are from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, along with EASF Headquarters staff, are participating in it.

Eastern African military commanders in Rwanda for key training

Monday, September 08, 2025

Lt Gen Innocent Kabandana.

Lt Gen Kabandana remembered as a patriot, man of integrity

Monday, September 08, 2025

Lt Gen Jean-Jacques Mupenzi (fourth from left) interacts with African counterparts during the meeting.

Rwanda Air Force chief hosts African counterparts in Kigali

Friday, September 05, 2025

Rwanda Security Forces operating in Cabo Delgado photographed here during their services in October 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda-Mozambique ties evolve from security to multi-sector cooperation

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Rwanda Security Force (RSF) Joint Task Force Commander, Maj Gen Emmy Ruvusha meets with Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) Army Commander, Maj Gen Andre Rafael Mahunguane, in Cabo Delgado on Wednesday, August 27.

Rwanda, Mozambique military generals meet as new agreement is inked in Kigali

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, addresses more than 6,000 officers during the closing of military career courses at Gabiro Combat Training Center on Monday, August 25.

Never let anyone behave as if they created you, Kagame tells Rwandans

Monday, August 25, 2025

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PHOTOS: Kagame addresses 6,000 RDF, law enforcement officers at Gabiro

Monday, August 25, 2025

The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, and his Mozambican counterpart, Maj Gen Cristóvão Artur Chume, and their delegations held bilateral talks on the cooperation between the two countries in defence and security. Photos by Titus Manzi.

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Mozambique eye deeper defence cooperation

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Major General Eugene Nkubito, Commander of the 3rd Division in Western Province speaking during the meeting in Cyanzarwe Sector. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Western Province: Authorities call for vigilance about FDLR

Friday, August 22, 2025