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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
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Senegalese army chief pledges greater security cooperation with RDF

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Governor of Western Province, Lambert Dushimimana/ Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
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Rubavu: Governor Dushimimana warns against illegal crossings into DR Congo

Friday, April 26, 2024
Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo addresses the UN Security Council on Wednesday, April 24.
Security

Anyone supporting FDLR poses direct threat to Rwanda’s security, says envoy

Thursday, April 25, 2024
President Paul Kagame officiating the pass out of the 11th intake of Officer Basic Training, commissioning 624 officer cadets at Rwanda Military Academy on April 15. PHOTOS: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
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Kagame tips new RDF officers on broader responsibilities beyond war

Monday, April 15, 2024
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PHOTOS: Rwandan forces expand non-military activities in Mozambique

Friday, April 05, 2024
Shahkar inspects a guard of honour mounted by the Rwanda National Police at the Police General Headquarters in Kacyiru, Kigali on April 2.
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PHOTOS: Rwanda police boss, UN aide hold talks

Tuesday, April 02, 2024
The Director General of International Military Cooperation in the Ministry of Defence, Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa addresses thirty Defence Attachés (DA), Associates accredited to Rwanda for the Quarterly Security Briefing.
Security

RDF briefs defence attachés on local, regional security dynamics

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
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Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Rwanda National Police (RNP) will on March 1, launch the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024. File
Security

RDF, Police unveil 2024 citizen outreach programme

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and his delegation, at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 22. Courtesy of Village Urugwiro
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Kagame, EAC Chairperson Kiir discuss importance of addressing root causes of insecurity in region

Thursday, February 22, 2024
General Saïd Chanegriha (L) receives a gift from Gen Mubarakh Muganga, the Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff. Photo/Courtesy
Security

Rwanda, Algeria move to strengthen defence ties

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Rwanda ensures defence measures amid ‘serious threat’ from DR Congo

Monday, February 19, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta briefing lawmakers about regional issues and relations with neighbouring countries during a special sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
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Rwanda concerned by UN support to SADC troops in DR Congo

Friday, February 16, 2024
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Security

Rwanda to host centre of excellence for UN peacekeeping

Monday, February 12, 2024
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Security

RNP leadership mulls strategies to combat corruption

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

We shall defend Rwanda at all cost – Kagame

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Security

Mozambican army chief visits Rwanda

Monday, January 22, 2024
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Security

PHOTOS: A peek into the operations, lifestyle of Police service dogs

Sunday, January 21, 2024
On Wednesday, January 17, Minister of Interior Alfred Gasana and Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Minister of Interior and Commander of Lekhwiya Force of Qatar, oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye and the Director-General of Public Security of Qatar, Maj Gen Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi, to formalize partnership on security between institutions under their portfolio.
Security

Rwanda, Qatar beef up security ties

Thursday, January 18, 2024