A delegation of 27 faculty members and student officers from the Zambia Defence Services Command and Staff College has commended the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) for its role in the country’s socio-economic transformation. ALSO READ: Kwibohora28: RDF’s role in Rwanda’s transformation journey The delegation, led by Col Elias Zulu, is in Rwanda from September 28 to October 4 for a study tour. On September 30, they were hosted by Gen Mubarakh Muganga, the Chief of Defence Staff of the RDF, at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura. The visit seeks to provide insights into Rwanda’s transformation journey and its contribution to peace and security in the region and beyond. Gen Muganga expressed appreciation to the Zambia Defence Forces and the Zambia Defence Services Command and Staff College for selecting Rwanda as a destination for this important phase of professional military education. He stated that the visit reflects the strong and enduring bonds of friendship and military cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the area of capacity building. “Rwanda today stands as a nation transformed,” said Muganga. “Thirty years after the Genocide against the Tutsi, we have moved from being a recipient of international peacekeeping support to a contributor to peace and security across the continent and beyond. Rwanda is now a peaceful, stable, and forward-looking country committed to long-term socio-economic development, despite complex regional security challenges.” Zulu expressed gratitude to the RDF for facilitating the visit, noting that his delegation had acquired a deeper understanding of the RDF’s contribution to Rwanda’s socio-economic progress, in line with the objectives of their study tour. He pointed out the profound impact of visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where the delegation learned about Rwanda’s history, the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and the country’s remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. As part of the tour, the delegation also visited the Campaign against Genocide Museum and will continue their programme with visits to various government institutions and defence agencies.
