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Eastern Africa military officers urged to champion professional peacekeeping

Military officers from member states of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) have been urged to promote effective planning in peace support operations on the African continent. This was said on

Friday, September 06, 2024

Military prosecutors, investigators complete forensic training

Twenty-two Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) military prosecutors, investigators, and judges on Friday, September 6, completed a specialized training on forensic sample collection, enhancing their capacity

Friday, September 06, 2024

Delegates pose for a group photo at a two-day Defence Cluster meeting under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) framework in Kigali on September 5. Courtesy

Rwanda hosts Northern Corridor defence cluster meeting

Senior security officials from Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda convened in Kigali on Thursday, September 5, for a two-day Defence Cluster meeting under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP)

Friday, September 06, 2024

Thousands of taxi-moto riders during a general meeting with City of Kigali officials and Police at Kigali Pele stadium on Wednesday, September 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Motorcyclists cautioned against drunk driving after 860 incidents in six months

In the last six months, the City of Kigali witnessed over 890 road accidents involving motorbikes, according to Rwanda National Police. These accidents, primarily attributed to driving under the

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

RDF officers and other ranks during an Advanced Infantry Training at Nasho, on January 17, 2024. The Ministry of Defence has made new promotions for non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in the RDF. Courtesy

RDF announces new promotions for non-commissioned officers

Rwanda Defence Force's Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and UPDF Land Forces Commander, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga at the meeting in Mbarara. The bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and curbing cross-border crimes between Rwanda and Uganda. Courtesy

RDF, UPDF discuss cross-border security

Officers at 13th edition of 'Women Police Convention' opened at the General Headquarters in Kacyiru on Friday, August 30. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Women Police Convention discusses gender equality

President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with RDF officers after the meeting on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Kagame, RDF top brass discuss security priorities

Rwanda Defence Force officers during the drills at Kigali International Airport, on Thursday, August 29. The simulation exercise involved various stakeholders, such as the airport management, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, RDF, RNP, RIB among others

Kigali International Airport conducts bomb attack response drills

Thirty-six police officers started a two-week African Union Police Officers’ course at the Police Training School, Gishari on Monday, August 26

PHOTOS: 36 African law enforcement officers attend AU course at Gishari

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DR Congo rebels warn of ‘full-scale war’ after ceasefire is broken

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FC Bayern Youth Cup: Key benefits for Rwandan football talents

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I am building a competitive team, says Rayon Sports coach

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Uganda: Jaguar Bus operations suspended after fatal road crash

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There is room for improvement, says Jojea Kwizera

The RDF Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General MK Mubarakh delivers remarks as he launched the Force Headquarters Staff Officers Training of Trainers Course at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District.

Gen Muganga opens training for Eastern African military staff officers

Monday, August 26, 2024

RDF Special Operation Force soldiers during military drills at Nasho, December, 21, 2023. Recruitment into the Reserve Force, one of four branches of the RDF, will begin on August 19 through September 3.Courtesy

10 things to know about RDF Reserve Force recruitment

Saturday, August 17, 2024

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Rwivanga: Recruitment of reservists to ‘professionalise’ RDF

Friday, August 16, 2024

RDF Special Operation Force soldiers during military drills at Nasho, December 21, 2023. RDF announces recruitment of reservists. Courtesy.

RDF announces recruitment of reservists

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakh Muganga delivers remarks during the closing ceremony of the training held at Rwanda Military Academy GAKO, on Wednesday, August 14. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Qatar armed forces train 100 RDF military police personnel

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Police officers who completed a VIP protection course pose for a photo at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre (CTTC) Mayange in Bugesera District , on Tuesday, August 13. Courtesy

PHOTOS: 50 police officers complete Rwanda, Qatar backed VIP protection course

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Uganda People's Defence Forces Chief of Defence Forces greets RDF senior officers on his arrival at RDF headquarters at Kimihurura in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Ugandan army says engagements with Rwanda founded on ‘mutual trust’

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Generals Muganga and Kainerugaba exchanged gifts at the meeting in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Uganda military chiefs discuss ties

Monday, August 12, 2024

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