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Rwandan security forces deployed in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Security

Kagame on possible suspension of EU support to operations in Mozambique

Friday, April 03, 2026
A total of 133 returnees who crossed into Rwanda through the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on on Thursday, April 2.Photos By Germain Nsanzimana.
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Rubavu mayor urges returnees from DR Congo to shun genocide ideology

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
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Rwandan troops in Mozambique for solidarity, not money – Makolo

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, Director General of International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of Defence briefing Defence Attachés (DAs) and associates accredited to Rwanda.
Security

PHOTOS: RDF briefs defence attachés on security matters

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Major General Ruki Karusisi, Commander of the RDF 5th Infantry Division, and Brigadier General Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, Commander of the TPDF 202 Infantry Brigade at the signing ceremony. .
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Rwanda, Tanzania commanders agree on joint measures for border security

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Security

Rwanda, Kenya police chiefs discuss cooperation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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PHOTOS: Rwanda, Tanzania military commanders meet over security issues

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Security

Before and after Rwanda sent troops to Mozambique

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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PHOTOS: Close to 500 complete military career courses at Gabiro

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A Rwanda Defence Force contingent of engineers arrive at Kigali International Airport after completing a two-month humanitarian mission in Jamaica on Monday, March 16. In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Staff of the Reserve Force, Maj. Gen Alex Kagame, commended the deployment, noting that the 100 officers demonstrated RDF values of selflessness, vigilance, discipline and cooperation while supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Security

Jamaica hails RDF engineer contingent

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and Staff College in Musanze District launched its first International Relations and Security Course on Monday, March 16. Courtesy
Security

RDF Command and Staff College launches first course on int'l relations, security

Monday, March 16, 2026
The Chief of Staff of RDF Reserve Force, Maj Gen Alex Kagame, speaks to 100 soldiers who arrived at Kigali International Airport from the humanitarian mission in Jamaica.
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Gen Kagame commends RDF soldiers for discipline during Jamaica mission

Monday, March 16, 2026
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Security

‘Rwanda will withdraw troops from Mozambique if sustainable funding is not secured’ says Nduhungirehe

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), briefs a joint contingent of RDF and Rwanda National Police officers who recently departed for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, to relieve their colleagues currently deployed on the mission.
Security

Rwanda responds to reports of possible halt to EU support for troops in Mozambique

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), briefed a joint contingent of RDF and Rwanda National Police officers who are departing for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
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PHOTOS: Gen Nyakarundi briefs troops ahead of deployment to Mozambique

Friday, March 13, 2026
Miners inside a tunnel in Ruli Sector, Gakenke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Security

MINALOC, RDB summoned over illegal mining

Friday, March 13, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Director General of International Military Cooperation at Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence, addresses delegates at the meeting in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Security

Regional military industrial executives meet in Kigali

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
President Kagame meet with his counterpart President Emmanuel Macron of France on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, on Tuesday, March 10. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, Macron talk Great Lakes Region security

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Defense Minister Marizamunda and Alice Kayitesi Governor of South Province during the launch of the Community Outreach Programme 2026 in Rugalika Sector of Kamonyi District
Security

PHOTOS: RDF, police target education, healthcare in Rwf2.5bn community outreach

Monday, March 09, 2026