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Delegates pose for a photo during a one-week regional workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.
Security

Regional course against child recruitment in armed violence kicks off

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rwanda’s former Minister of Justice Edda Mukabagwiza will lead the East African Community (EAC) observer mission for Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
Politics

Mukabagwiza leads EAC observers for Ugandan elections

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, addresses officers at at the official closing of the 19th African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) on November 12. Courtesy
Technology

RDF chief urges African military colleges to invest in digital education

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Delegates during the 19th African Conference of Commandants , in Kigali on November 10. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Security

PHOTOS: Africa needs digitally literate, ethical military officers, says Marizamunda

Monday, November 10, 2025
Twenty-five military and police officers from across Africa complete a two-week regional training in Rwanda, equipping them to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts.
Security

Renewed call for African militaries to protect children from armed violence

Saturday, October 11, 2025
The training brought together military and police officers from five African countries as well as delegates from the EASF Headquarters.
Security

Rwanda hosts regional course to curb child recruitment in armed conflicts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Security

Regional military commanders urged to mentor peacekeepers

Saturday, September 20, 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.
Security

Cybersecurity: Experts urge online caution as 'first defence'

Saturday, September 13, 2025
Participants follow a lecture during the five-day workshop on cybersecurity and cyber-terrorism taking place in Kigali from September 8 to 12. Titus Manzi
Technology

Scammers, extremists double down on online attacks on youth

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Seventeen officers are from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, along with EASF Headquarters staff, are participating in it.
Security

Eastern African military commanders in Rwanda for key training

Monday, September 08, 2025
Mnangagwa (Left), along with Kenya President William Ruto, and AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf attending the SADC-EAC meeting on the DR Congo crisis in early August.
Politics

SADC: Will Rajoelina maintain Mnangagwa's momentum?

Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Security

Gen Muganga in Somalia for Eastern African Standby Force meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025