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President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the graduation of the 12th intake of Officer Basic Training, where 1,029 cadets were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in RDF at a ceremony held at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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We want you to protect Rwanda, Kagame tells new RDF officers

Friday, October 03, 2025
Some of the 1,029 officer cadets during a parade in a ceremony held at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District, on Friday, October 3. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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PHOTOS: Kagame to commission over 1,000 RDF officer cadets

Friday, October 03, 2025
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Rwanda, Uganda military commanders conclude talks to strengthen border ties

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Boniface Rucagu a member of the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF)
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Patriotism Day: What Rwandan elders want the youth to remember

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Former RPA fighters pose for a photo during the liberation war in 1990s. File

October 1: A call to Rwanda’s youth to guard the gift of peace together

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Both delegations pose for a group photo at RDF headquarters.
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PHOTOS: Zambian military officers on study tour in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
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‘Patriotism is not about dying, it’s about defending’ – Gen Rwivanga

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that one of its soldiers accidentally crossed into Burundi on Tuesday, September 24.
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RDF says Rwandan soldier strayed into Burundi accidentally

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Regional military commanders urged to mentor peacekeepers

Saturday, September 20, 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
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Rwanda, China sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
On Tuesday, September 16, a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) crashed in Rutsiro District. Courtesy
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RDF explains drone incident in Rutsiro

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga (left) and senior officers meet with Michael Mulinge Kitivi (right), Director of the UN Uniformed Capability Support Division, at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura on Tuesday, September 16. Mulinge is in Rwanda to discuss with military and police officials the quadrennial survey mandated by the UN General Assembly, which assesses costs incurred by troop- and police-contributing countries in peacekeeping missions. Photo: Courtesy.
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UN official in Rwanda to assess peacekeeping costs

Tuesday, September 16, 2025