Two officers of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) graduated from the Indian Military Academy on Saturday, June 13. Officer Cadets Fils Niyikiza and Elie Ndagijimana were among 515 decorated Officers for having successfully completed the Regular Course and the Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. Today, O/Cdts Fils Niyikiza and Elie Ndagijimana were among decorated Officers for having successfully completed training at the Indian Military Academy @IMA_IndianArmy. Committed to upholding RDF values and serve with discipline, integrity and hard work @RwandaMoD @RwandaMFA pic.twitter.com/aBNhvzDcfn — Rwanda in India (@RwandainIndia) June 13, 2026 Ahead of the Passing Out Parade on 13 June 2026, Foreign Officer Cadet from Rwanda reflects on his time at the Indian Military Academy, where rigorous military instruction, discipline and perseverance have prepared him to serve as an officer in the Rwanda Defence Force. His... pic.twitter.com/rK78Hb5wcx — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) June 11, 2026 34 of the graduating officer cadets came from 16 countries. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Indian President Droupadi Murmu.
