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Retired Colonel Jill Rutaremara, the Director of Rwanda Peace Academy, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rutaremara reflected on, among others, the enduring significance of the liberation struggle from a military and national security perspective. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Security

‘Liberation is a continuing journey, not a single event’ – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Monday, July 06, 2026
Striker Mike Shema was all smiles as his hat trick helped Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain RDF Liberation Cup title on Saturday, July 4. Photos by RBA
Football

Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain 2026 RDF Liberation Cup title

Saturday, July 04, 2026
The New Times

Liberation beyond borders: Responsibility, protection, and the burden of history

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) have unveiled a new set of insignias across its services, reinforcing its institutional identity and military heritage. Courtesy
Security

RDF unveils new military insignias as Rwanda marks Liberation Day

Saturday, July 04, 2026
ACP Augustin Kuradupagase, a former member of the ex-FAR and DR Congo-backed FDLR militia, is now serving on the Rwanda National Police Senior Management Council. Courtesy.
Security

Ex-FAR soldier, now a senior police officer, recounts how he joined RDF during insurgency war

Monday, June 29, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa is the new spokesperson of Rwanda Defence Force. Courtesy of RDF
Security

Kagame appoints Gen Karuretwa as RDF spokesperson

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Brigadier General Louis Kanobayire, Commandant of the Rwanda Air Force School, addresses the meeting on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force in Kigali, June 15. Courtesy
Rwanda

EASF experts meet in Kigali to harmonise air operations guidelines

Monday, June 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame awards top performers during the graduation ceremony of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course in Musanze District ON Friday, June 12. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Security

PICTURES: Kagame challenges senior officers to lead with integrity, purpose

Friday, June 12, 2026
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses journalists in Kigali. File
Africa

Rwanda rejects HRW allegations in ‘selective’ DR Congo report

Friday, June 12, 2026
Officers who are undergoing a Three-Day Gender Retreat under the theme, “Gender Mainstreaming and Empowerment in the Rwanda Defence Force.”
Editorial

A Gender-Equal army is a stronger army

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Some of the members of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal FDLR militia handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. File photo

Selective accountability will not bring peace to eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026