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Senior military officers from various countries pose for a group photo at the Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze on Friday, September 19. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda to host Land Forces Commanders Symposium

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Tuesday, October 14. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Politics

What to know about new Senate nominees Habineza and Nkubana

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Ruvusha (left) and Gatama after the handover. Photo by Ministry of Defence.
Security

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.
Security

Renewed call for African militaries to protect children from armed violence

Saturday, October 11, 2025
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Security

Somali defence chief in Rwanda to strengthen cooperation

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
President Kagame poses for a photo with Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defence and Consolée Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Minister of State for ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda.
Politics

Kagame asks Cabinet members to prioritise public interest

Monday, October 06, 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
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How RPF taught Habyarimana a lesson

Sunday, October 05, 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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Security

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
Security

New RDF officers pledge to serve Rwanda with patriotism, dedication

Friday, October 03, 2025
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
Security

We want you to protect Rwanda, Kagame tells new RDF officers

Friday, October 03, 2025