Today, as part of the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024, RDF in collaboration with various partners handed over a newly constructed house to Mukamana Annonciate, a widow residing in the Rwimbogo sector, Gatsibo district.bit.ly/3V4WOWE

An RDF delegation led by Brig Gen P KARURETWA has concluded the 2nd Joint Military Commission meeting with Armée française - Opérations militaires, in Paris. The two sides reviewed the status of defence cooperation & signed a new Roadmap that will guide bilateral cooperation btwn the two Nations until 2025

Today, Hon Minister of Defence, J Marizamunda received H.E. Ms. Joan J.J Wiegman, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, accompanied by the Defence Attaché, Lt Col Nils C. Rienks. They discussed ways of strengthening cooperation in defence and security matters.

The three-day workshop, jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)and the Rwanda Defence Force, concluded successfully today in Kigali. Participants engaged in constructive discussions focusing on international humanitarian law and new technologies.

Today at Rutongo District Hospital, as part of the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024, RDF Medics together with the Ministry of Health have launched a nationwide treatment of about 5,000 identified individuals afflicted with cataracts.bit.ly/3yjr4UF

Today, a delegation of 22 faculty and student officers from the Royal College of Defence Studies of the United Kingdom visited Rwanda Defence Force headquarters. They were received by the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh. bit.ly/3WOXwZc

Today at Kami Military Barracks, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the RDF Army Chief of Staff together with Commissioner of Police Vincent B. Sano, Deputy IGP in charge of Operations, briefed Rwandan Security Forces preparing to deploy to northern Mozambique. bit.ly/4bxfO69

Today, the representatives from African military and security agencies convened in Rwanda to raise awareness on emerging technologies used in warfare and the need to adapt to the requirements of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). bit.ly/3WLG8ox

This morning, a delegation from the UN, led by Michael Mulinge KITIVI, Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters and was received by Brig Gen Geoffrey GASANA, Deputy Air Force Chief of Staff. bit.ly/4bgpyS3

Today, 195 Rwanda Defence Force Personnel completed a seven-months Driving and Traffic Management course held at Kanombe Barracks in Kigali. bit.ly/3WBZ2hy

Today, Rwandan peacekeepers serving under (MINUSCA) were decorated with UN medals for their commendable efforts in peacekeeping operations in CAR. The ceremony took place at Rwanbatt-12 HQs located at SOCATEL M’poko base camp in Bangui capital city. bit.ly/4dxYizJ

From 7 May 24 RDF, 5Div received a delegation from Tanzania People’s Defence Force led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, who are in Rwanda for the 10th meeting between RDF-TPDF Brigades deployed along Rwanda-Tanzania borderline. bit.ly/3UNkj6m

Today, Rwandan Peacekeepers (RWABATT12), in collaboration with MINUSCA leadership and local authorities, have officially handed over the YAPELE Maternity Facility located in the 2nd Arrondissement of Bangui City, Central African Republic. bit.ly/3QyIymi

RDF Medical Personnel treat patients in Nyamasheke and Ruhango districts bit.ly/3WluZKM