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The three-day meeting brought together senior officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2nd and 5th Divisions and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 2nd Infantry Division, deployed along the shared border.
Security

Musanze: UPDF, RDF officers conclude proximity commander’s meeting

Friday, February 20, 2026
Officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with commanders from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) visit Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: RDF, UPDF officers visit Mutobo demob centre

Friday, February 20, 2026
Col. Charles Sumanyi takes the oath of office as the new Military Prosecutor General on Thursday, February 19. Courtesy
Security

Discipline in RDF top on agenda of new military prosecutor general

Thursday, February 19, 2026
AFC-M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing the city of Bukavu in South Kivu Province on February 18, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

End the misplaced blame: AFC/M23 is DR Congo’s war, not Rwanda’s

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
RNP and RDF SWAT teams were welcomed to Dubai by Rwanda's Ambassador to UAE John Mirenge. The 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge runs from February 7-11.
International

How Rwandan teams are faring at UAE SWAT Challenge

Sunday, February 08, 2026
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Football

Republican Guard edge Special Operations Force to win RDF Inter-Force title

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security

Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Brig. Gen. Godfrey Gasana (left) hands over the position of Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff to Colonel Dan Gatsinzi during a ceremony at Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters in Kimihurura on Monday, January 26. COURTESY
Security

PHOTOS: Col Gatsinzi takes over as deputy Air Force chief

Monday, January 26, 2026
Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana was on Saturday, January 24. appointed as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters
Politics

Kagame appoints Brig Gen Gasana as presidential pilot, advisor on Air Force matters

Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Culture

VIDEO: Military students celebrate diversity at culture day

Friday, January 23, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force Engineer Contingent rehabilitates a residential house damaged by Hurricane Melissa in 2025, during the launch of a joint reconstruction project on Monday, January 19, in Montego
Editorial

RDF’s humanitarian act in Jamaica redefines conventional military service

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: RDF contingent begins construction works in Jamaica

Tuesday, January 20, 2026