April 15
Rwanda: Kagame Tips New RDF Cadets On Broader Responsibilities Beyond War
President Paul Kagame on Monday, April 15 commissioned 624 officers, noting that their responsibilities go beyond fighting wars on battlefields, to building the nation and… Read more »
March 28
Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994
The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them to the Prosecutor for legal… Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Senegal Erects Statue in Honour of Soldier Who Died Saving Rwandans
Senegal's President Macky Sall has inaugurated a statue in the capital Dakar in memory of Capt Mbaye Diagne, a Senegalese peacekeeper killed in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
March 22
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Inside Kinshasa's Plan to Hire American Mercenaries to Fight M23
In 2023, DR Congo's authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province, where a government-led coalition is pitted against the… Read more »
February 28
Rwanda: Former Army Chief Gen Nyamvumba Appointed Envoy to Tanzania
Former army chief and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed High Commissioner of Rwanda to Tanzania pending approvals. Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: Govt Takes Defence Measures Amid 'Threat' From DR Congo
The Rwandan government says it is "deeply concerned" by DR Congo's abandonment of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process and the international community's indifference to the… Read more »
February 14
Central Africa: Belgian Foreign Minister Asks DR Congo to End Ties With FDLR
Belgium's foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Mozambican Army Chief Visits Rwanda
The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces (FADM), Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse, on January 22 visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kigali where he was… Read more »
December 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Security Forces on Discipline in End-of-Year Message
In his end-of-year message, President Paul Kagame on Saturday, December 30, extended warm wishes to all the women and men serving in Rwanda's defence and security organs, wishing… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Rwanda: RDF Ready to Deal With Future Threats - General Rwivanga
The Rwanda Defence Force is ready to deal with emerging and future threats to the country's security, according to the military spokesperson, Brig. Gen Ronald Rwivanga. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: RDF Chief of Defence Staff Muganga Promoted to Four-Star General
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Mubarakh Muganga was on Wednesday, December 20, promoted to a four-star General. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Mozambique: Thankful Cabo Delgado Residents Rebuild From Scratch, Wish the Peace Lasts
In the months of July and August 2021, Rwandan and Mozambican troops quickly dislodged insurgents from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique's northernmost… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Defence Force's Four New Major Generals Named
President Paul Kagame who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force on December 19 promoted RDF personnel including four senior officers promoted from the rank of… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips New Military Prosecutors on Discipline, Timely Justice
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has urged newly appointed prosecutors to be disciplined in the discharge of their duties and expedite case proceedings for timely justice delivery. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Top Security Brass
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, on Wednesday, November 15, chaired a High Command Council. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Uganda: Army Captures ADF Head Behind Tourists' Murders
Uganda said Thursday it has captured the head of a militia squad blamed for the murder of two honeymooning foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month, The… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct
Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo
Fighting erupted on Sunday, October 1, in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu province pitting the country's armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Soldiers Charged for Killing Civilians
Six soldiers appeared in court on Tuesday, September 5, in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma accused of involvement in the killing of more than 40 people during a demonstration… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Force Gets Three Months' Extension to Restore Peace in Eastern DR Congo
East African Community leaders on Tuesday, September 5, agreed to extend the mandate of the EAC Regional Force deployed to eastern DR Congo for three months. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Thank You for Your Service - Kagame to Retired Generals
President Paul Kagame, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Friday, September 1, met with recently retired Generals and senior officers,… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Continent Witnesses Seven Coups in Three Years
Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said on Wednesday that they had deposed President Ali Bongo in Gabon, The East African reports Read more »
August 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Approves Retirement of 12 Generals
President Paul Kagame has approved the retirement of 12 Generals and several officers including those whose contracts of duty ended and others who leave the army on medical… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Names New Rwanda Defence Force Division Commanders
President Paul Kagame has appointed new division commanders of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). Read more »