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Rwandan officers train on ethical, human rights-based peacekeeping

Monday, November 03, 2025
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the Land Forces Commanders Symposium in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Five key takeaways from Land Forces Commander Symposium

Friday, October 24, 2025
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with military officers attending the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium at the Intare Conference Arena in Rusororo on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Kagame urges smart military operations at land forces meeting in Kigali

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Drone warfare, bilateralism high on agenda as top military leaders meet in Kigali

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Senior military officers from various countries pose for a group photo at the Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze on Friday, September 19. Courtesy
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Rwanda to host Land Forces Commanders Symposium

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Ruvusha (left) and Gatama after the handover. Photo by Ministry of Defence.
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Gen. Gatama takes command of Rwandan forces in Mozambique

Saturday, October 11, 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.
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Renewed call for African militaries to protect children from armed violence

Saturday, October 11, 2025
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Somali defence chief in Rwanda to strengthen cooperation

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
October 1, 1990, the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA), the armed wing of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), launched the war to liberate Rwanda from the genocidal regime

October 6: The first RPA battle with foreign forces in Gabiro

Monday, October 06, 2025
Some new officers during a parade at the passing-out ceremony of the 12th intake of Officer Basic Training, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako on Friday, October 3. Among the 1,029 newly commissioned Rwanda Defence Force officers, 117 are women. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

THROUGH THE LENS: Pomp and colour as Kagame commissions over 1000 RDF officers

Saturday, October 04, 2025
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Kagame promotes over 600 RDF officers

Saturday, October 04, 2025
RDF new officers during a morale boosting session at the passing-out ceremony of the 12th intake of Officer Basic Training, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako. Dan Gatsinzi
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New RDF officers pledge to serve Rwanda with patriotism, dedication

Friday, October 03, 2025