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L-R: Brig Gen François-Régis Gatarayiha and Brig Gen Innocent Munyengango.

Gatarayiha, Munyengango promoted to Brigadier General as 20,000 get new ranks

President Paul Kagame has promoted two senior officers to the rank of Brigadier General in a wave of promotions that elevates more than 20,000 soldiers across all ranks, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF

Friday, December 12, 2025

L-R: Alain Destexhe, former Belgian senator; Alphonse Muleefu, author and law expert; Fatuma Ndangiza, EALA MP from Rwanda; and Bojana Coulibaly, researcher and language analyst.

Washington Accords offer hope, but FDLR remains the true test of peace – analysts

The signing of the Washington Accords, on December 4, by Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi, under the mediation of US President Donald Trump, was widely described as a potentially

Saturday, December 06, 2025

Inspector General of Police CG Felix Namuhoranye speaks during the interaction with the media on December 5, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy)

Police outlines measures for safe festive season

As the country prepares for Christmas and New Year celebrations, Rwanda National Police (RNP) has outlined measures to ensure a safe and peaceful festive season. The announcement was made on

Saturday, December 06, 2025

ACPs Sam Rumanzi and Francis Muheto are among police officers retired from the RNP on Tuesday, December 2.

Over 70 police officers retired

Seventy-four officers of Rwanda National Police (RNP) have been retired, the force announced in an official communique on Tuesday, December 2. Among those retired are two Assistant Commissioners

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

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Central African Republic armed forces enrol over 500 new soldiers trained by RDF

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President Chapo visits Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

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Rwandan army chief visits troops in Central African Republic

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Military Attachés commend Rwanda’s ex-combatant reintegration program

A file photo of Rwandan peacekeepers escort Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during the country’s general elections on December 27, 2020.

Kagame, Touadéra discuss security ahead of CAR elections

Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.

Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety

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Declining fertility rate not a concern now, but could be in future - expert

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Climate threats spur new push to safeguard food production

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The stars who will miss AFCON 2025 showdown

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AfDB raises $11bn to support Africa-led development projects

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Expert urges students to consider careers in nuclear energy

Rwanda Defence Force Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, gives a lecture to a visiting group of students and faculty officials from the University of Zambia in Rwanda on November 20. Courtesy

Gen. Rwivanga briefs Zambian students on African security solutions

Thursday, November 20, 2025

A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwandans will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Children’s Day on November 20. Courtesy

The hidden risks of sharing children’s lives online

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File

Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Rwanda Defence Forces Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and his delegation meet with the host in Morocco on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy

Gen Nyakarundi in Morocco to strengthen defence cooperation

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Delegates during the 19th African Conference of Commandants , in Kigali on November 10. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Africa needs digitally literate, ethical military officers, says Marizamunda

Monday, November 10, 2025

Namuhoranye addressing Rubavu residents on Friday, November 7 during the launch of the campaign.

Police chief warns against drunk driving in Rubavu

Saturday, November 08, 2025

Military officers attend the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium at the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali on October 21. File

African military college heads to meet in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025

A delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces, led by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, in conversation with their Rwandan counterparts on Wednesday, November 5. Photo by RDF

Rwanda, Kenya 'finalising' defence pact

Thursday, November 06, 2025

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