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Newly commissioned officer cadets during a parade at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako on Monday, April 15. The government is planning to establish Rwanda’s first national defence university. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Education

Plan for Rwanda’s first defence university underway, says minister

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
RDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga addresses delegates during the opening session of the meeting in Kigali, on Tuesday, May 14. The meeting has brought together military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts . Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Security

Experts discuss use of digital technologies to minimise civilian death, injury in conflict situations

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on Monday, May 13, and was received by Brig Gen Geoffrey Gasana, the Deputy Air Force Chief of Staff.
Aviation

UN team, Rwanda Air Force discuss aviation safety

Monday, May 13, 2024
Olivier Karekezi and Desire Mbonabucya.
Football

Gatete names Karekezi and Mbonabucya in his all-time XI

Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Col Justus Majyambere, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division Commander, welcoming the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) delegation led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, upon arrival at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, on May 7. Photo courtesy of RDF.
Security

Rwanda, Tanzania defence forces meet over border security

Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Gen Mbaye Cissé, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, arrives at Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters for an official visit on May 6. Courtesy
Security

Senegalese army chief pledges greater security cooperation with RDF

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
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Football

Rubengera, Murunda crowned Umurenge Kagame Cup 2024 champions

Monday, May 06, 2024
After dislodging the Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, in northern Mozambique, Rwandan and Mozambican troops have moved south in the neighbouring province of Nampula, where they are pursing the terrorists.
Africa

Rwanda, Mozambique armies pursue terrorists in Mozambique’s Nampula Province

Monday, May 06, 2024
Mugunga displacement site near Goma, eastern DR Congo. © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila
Rwanda

Rwanda dismisses reports on camp bombing in DR Congo

Sunday, May 05, 2024
APR BBC squad ahead of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Sahara conference that will kick off in Dakar, Senegal, from May 4-12. Courtesy
Basketball

BAL 2024: Who's who in APR roster?

Saturday, May 04, 2024
A young man getting free surgery at Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District. At Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District and Kinazi Hospital in Ruhango District, approximately 500 patients were treated each day, relieving many people within the rural communities of healthcare costs. Photo: Courtesy of RDF
Health

PHOTOS: Rwandan military medics give free treatment to over 32,000 patients in rural areas

Friday, May 03, 2024
The newly commissioned officer cadets during a parade at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako on Monday, April 15. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Breaking colonial military myths in Rwanda

Friday, May 03, 2024