May 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Replace Two Police Contingents in Central African Republic, South Sudan
Rwanda National Police (RNP) will effective this Thursday, May 11, start the rotation of its two contingents serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission… Read more »
East Africa: Tshisekedi Threatens to Throw Out Regional Force
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has cast a shadow over the mandate of the East African Community regional force (EACRF) deployed in his country's conflict-ridden eastern… Read more »
May 02, 2023
East Africa: Region Welcomes New Regional Force Commander
The East African Community has said it welcomed Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, a Kenyan officer who was appointed as new commander of its regional force deployed in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo - Ugandan Contingent Deploys Troops to Mabenga
Ugandan troops under the East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Monday, May 1, deployed in Mabenga in eastern DR Congo, completing the contingent deployment in the Joint… Read more »
May 01, 2023
East Africa: Region Defends Regional Force in DR Congo
The East African Community Secretariat has said it is "proud of the work" that has so far been accomplished by the EAC regional force (EACRF) deployed in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
April 29, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - of an EAC Force Commander's Exit and Mismatched Expectations
Hours after a memo emerged indicating that the former Kenyan commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, stepped down due to "an… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Promotes Over 2,000 RDF Officers
President Paul Kagame has promoted 2,430 junior officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF). Read more »
March 15, 2023
Rwanda: The Life and Times of Gen Marcel Gatsinzi
Rwanda's former defence minister, General (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi, who died on March 6 in a Belgian hospital, will be laid to rest on Thursday, March 16 in Kanombe Military Cemetery. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Defence Force Mourns General Marcel Gatsinzi
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Gen (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Rwanda: RDF, International Counterparts Treat Over 750 People
Military personnel from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) participating in the multinational exercise codenamed Justified Accord 23 (JA23), and their international counterparts, have… Read more »
January 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Security Officers Urged to Lead Fight Against Use of Child Soldiers
Army and police officers from Rwanda have been called on to spearhead the fight against the use of child soldiers in Africa. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Rwanda: Foreign Minister Says Rwanda Ready to Protect Its Sovereignty
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, January 26, told parliament that the country is ready to defend its territorial integrity against any… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace - Govt
Rwanda says a Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) violated her airspace in the morning hours of Monday, November 7, and briefly touched down at Rubavu… Read more »
Rwanda: Another DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace
Another Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwandan airspace along Lake Kivu in the Western Province of Rwanda on Wednesday at around 12h00, and immediately returned to DR… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo's 'Accidental' Violation of Rwandan Airspace Questioned
Leonard Maumo, a Professor of International Relations and Foreign Policy at the United States International University (USIU) in Nairobi, has weighed in on what the DR Congo's… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Another DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace
Another Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwandan airspace along Lake Kivu in the Western Province of Rwanda on Wednesday at around 12h00, and immediately returned to DR… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Defensive Measures Taken, Govt Says After DR Congo Jet Flies Over Rwanda
25 fighter jet from DR Congo on Tuesday, January 24, violated Rwanda's airspace - the third time such an incident occurred in three months - forcing Rwanda to take "defensive… Read more »
January 07, 2023
East Africa: EAC Force Hails M23 Withdrawal
The East African Community regional force (EACRF) deployed in eastern DR Congo has hailed the withdrawal from Rumangabo military camp by the M23 rebels as a "critical milestone." Read more »
January 06, 2023
Rwanda: M23 Rebels Withdraw From Rumangabo Military Base
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Friday, January 6, pulled out of Rumangabo military camp in North Kivu province and handed it over to the East African Community regional… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Rwanda: RDF Officers' Ranks to Be Worn On Chest for Combat Uniforms
Officers and junior soldiers in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) will, henceforth, wear their army insignia on the chest for combat uniforms, a highly placed source has confirmed to… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Hails Security Forces for Domestic, Continental Safety
President Paul Kagame has commended security forces for upholding security, locally and on the continental level, particularly in fighting terrorism in Mozambique and contributing… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Govt Should Dialogue With M23
Regional leaders have for months been calling upon the Congolese government to come to the negotiation table with M23 to chart a way to sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Ink Defence Deal
The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira and Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pawel Jabłoński on Monday signed an agreement on defence industries cooperation… Read more »
November 28, 2022
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Nairobi Peace Talks Get Underway
The third round of peace talks between the DR Congo government and multiple armed groups are finally taking place today in Nairobi after being postponed two times. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Urges Commissioned Officers to Uphold Discipline
President Paul Kagame has charged commissioned officers to be characterised by discipline while delivering military services. Read more »