The Chief of General Staff of the Central African Republic Armed Forces, Gen Zéphirin MAMADOU, who is in Rwanda on official visit, today held talks with RDF leadership at RDF HQs in Kimihurura. He was received by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh https://t.co/6UQkjYLJLH
Today, 566 new soldiers formally enrolled into the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) after successfully completing six months of basic military training. An additional 104 personnel, including senior non-commissioned officers (NCOs), completed four months of career training. Both training programmes were conducted by instructors from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), in collaboration with the FACA.
The pass-out ceremony, held at Camp Kassaï military barracks in Bangui, was presided over by H.E. Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, and attended by Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi, the RDF Army Chief of Staff, HE Kayumba Olivier, the Rwandan Ambassador to the Central African Republic, senior government officials and Defence attaches accredited to the Central African Republic.https://t.co/MSYP1id53S
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Uyu munsi, abasirikare bashya 566 binjiye ku mugaragaro mu Ngabo za Repubulika ya Santarafurika (FACA) nyuma yo kurangiza neza amahugurwa y’ibanze ya gisirikare yari amaze amezi atandatu. Hari kandi abandi 104, barimo ba Suzofisiye bakuru, barangije amezi ane y’amahugurwa ajyanye n’akazi kabo. Aya mahugurwa yose yatanzwe n’abarimu b’Ingabo z’u Rwanda (RDF), ku bufatanye na FACA.
Umuhango wo gusoza aya mahugurwa wabereye mu Kigo cya Gisirikare cya Kassaï i Bangui, wayobowe na Nyakubahwa Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Perezida wa Repubulika ya Santarafurika, unitabirwa na Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi, Umugaba w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda zirwanira ku Butaka, Nyakubahwa Kayumba Olivier, Ambasaderi w’u Rwanda muri Repubulika ya Santarafurika, abayobozi bakuru ba Leta ndetse n’abahagarariye ibihugu byabo mu bya gisirikare muri iki gihugu.https://t.co/WF1JOX6XvW
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Rwanda extends its heartfelt condolences to the Ministry of Defence of Djibouti, the family of Hon. Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan, and the people of Djibouti following the passing of H.E. Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Djibouti
Hon. Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan will be remembered for his distinguished service, unwavering dedication to his nation, and his valuable contribution to advancing peace, security, and regional cooperation.
During this difficult time, Rwanda stands in solidarity with his family and the people of Djibouti. We share in your grief and extend our sincere sympathies.
May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his enduring legacy continue to inspire future generations.
President Kagame has arrived in Lomé, Togo, where he was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé @FEGnassingbe ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention & Expo.
Thank you #RDF for your solidarity and support offered to the people of #Jamaica. Your dedication will never be forgotten. One Love! https://t.co/w3i484q1qB
#EidMubarak to Muslims in Rwanda and around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. May this celebration bring peace, hope, and blessings to every home, every country and region, and serve as a reminder of the importance of generosity, unity, and shared humanity.
Today, the Ministers of Defence/ their representatives from Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Rwanda participated in the 42nd EAC Sectoral Council on Cooperation in Defence Affairs in Arusha, to discuss matters relating to #EAC defence cooperation among partner states
#RDF🇷🇼 Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, joins fellow Muslim faithful at Kigali Pele Stadium for Eid prayers, marking the end of Ramadan.
#EidMubarak Afande
Mes chaleureuses félicitations à mon frère, le Président Denis Sassou Nguesso @SassouNGuesso_, pour sa réélection à la tête de la République du Congo. Le Rwanda se réjouit de la qualité de nos relations bilatérales et de la poursuite d’une coopération étroite, au service de nos priorités communes et de la prospérité de nos peuples.
We thank H.E @PaulKagame and the military engineering corps members of the @RwandaMoD for their solidarity and commitment to humanitarian assistance in response to #HurricaneMelissa. You have brought comfort and dignity to families and communities! Your generosity will not be forgotten! 🇷🇼 🇯🇲
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame met with @GlblCtzn Founder & CEO Hugh Evans, ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat tonight at BK Arena. Their discussion highlighted the partnership's positive impact on Rwanda's creative economy, and the wider work being done across key sectors including health and education.
On 9th March 2026, the Rwanda Security Forces (Task Force Brigade Group 6), operating in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, handed over a block of three rehabilitated classrooms and two offices at Macomia Primary School, which had been left unfinished due to terrorist attacks in Macomia District. The facilities were completed within three months and accommodate 150 pupils.
The ceremony was attended by local administrative authorities from Macomia District, community members, teachers, students from this school, security forces, as well as members of the Rwanda Security Force.https://t.co/vQv5MjHiOS