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Demonstrators during the so-called 'Hutu Social Revolution' protest the Tutsi monarchy and call for majority rule in 1959 just before independence. Photo credit: The Pan African Review.

Never again or never mind: Does sanctioning RDF free Congo?

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
 Maj. Gen. Robert Yaw Affram, Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), awards United Nations medals to Rwandan peacekeepers during a ceremony held at the UN Tomping Compound in Juba on Tuesday, March 3.
Security

PHOTOS: UN honours Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses journalists in Kigali. File
Africa

Makolo: One-sided sanctions only embolden DR Congo

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
The meeting held on the sidelines of celebrations marking the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa.
Security

RDF, Ethiopia defence minstry talk cooperation in artificial intelligence

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Rwanda and U.S. national flags at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2025. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt backs RDF defensive posture amidst ‘one-sided’ sanctions by US

Monday, March 02, 2026
The New Times

Dr. Dash, Giporoso corridor is gone. Nathan is officially on the streets

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: RDF army chief on official visit to Mozambique

Friday, February 27, 2026
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