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Rwandan Officer Cadet wins 3 Awards at prestigious Sandhurst
A Rwandan Officer Cadet has won 3 Awards at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst-UK. Senior Under Officer Ramsey Simba received the Awards after a 1 Year Commissioning Course in Leadership at the 300 year-old military Academy.
The military (...)
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China and Rwanda to strengthen Defence Cooperation
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Rwanda H.E. Sun Shuzhong yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Defence Gen James Kabarebe.
The Ambassador informed the Minister that China’s Minister of National Defence had sent a (...)
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Press Statement
For some time now, criminal elements who are unhappy with the positive developments in Rwanda have been actively involved in grenade attacks targeting innocent civilians. The attacks are aimed at creating fear and panic among the population and (...)
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Karegeya’s criminal agenda confirmed
Patrick Karegeya, the Rwandan fugitive living in South Africa and wanted back home to answer serious criminal charges recently held an interview with Robert Mukombozi, a person who was expelled from Rwanda in 2008 and declared persona non grata (...)
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Army Week registers big progress
The intensive part of the Army Week (17 June–17 July 2010) that has just ended registered tremendous progress in just 4 weeks.
Below is a summary of achievements.
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Relief operation for RDF units under UNAMID and UNMIS kicks off
The relief of the four battalions serving under UNAMID as well as the Company plus [Coy+] serving under UNMIS will take place as tentatively indicated below. The Rwanda Air won the UN tender will provide the airlift.
Col Emmanuel Karemera (...)
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RDF Peacekeepers in Darfur cheer as Rwanda Air touches down
Today, 27 July 2010, the Rwandan peacekeepers in Darfur who waited at El Fasher Airport to witness their national flag carrier arrive to fly them home cheered as the aircraft touched down at around 0830 hrs.
The aircraft was carrying 100 RDF (...)
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Army week 2010 in good progress
The Army week, Rwanda Defence Force’s annual initiative to support development programs kicked off on 17 June 2010. The major activities of this noble cause are focusing on Infrastructure and Health.
The Army week was launched in Gicumbi where (...)
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British and Rwanda Army Chiefs discuss regional security
The British Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Maj Gen Jonathan Shaw said that his country will continue to support all efforts aimed at promoting peace and security particularly in Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maj Gen (...)
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Military Officers meet in Kigali to finalize the plan for a Communications exercise
Effective military communication between African nations becomes important as countries are called to work together when dealing with security issues.
"Disasters, transnational terrorism and peacekeeping go beyond national borders. Our ability (...)
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Amb. Mwapachu discusses the role of Armed Forces in Regional Integration
African countries need to embrace integration in order to collectively deal with the general challenges that the World is facing. This call was made by Ambassador Juma V. Mwapachu, the East African Community Secretary General when delivering a (...)
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RDF hailed for promoting national unity and reconciliation
The Southern Sudan delegation today received a presentation on the National Defence Policy and the role of the Rwanda Defence Force in post conflict recovery and peace building at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters on 4th June 2010.
The team (...)
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Belgium Special Envoy meets the Minister of Defence
Ambassador Frank de Coninck, the special envoy of the Government of Belgium for Great Lakes Region met the Minister of Defence Gen James Kabarebe on 4th June 2010.
Their talks centered mainly on bilateral cooperation and regional stability. (...)
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US Military Academy [West Point] Students in Rwanda
A seven member team from the United States Military Academy-West Point is on a study tour in Rwanda from 3 June to 12 June 2010 under the theme, “Exploring the Psychological Implications of Conflict and Reconciliation : Rwanda as a Case Study”. (...)
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Prime Minister Bernard Makuza visits RDF Cassava Project
The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Bernard Makuza today visited the 700 hectares cassava plantation that belongs to the Rwanda Defence Force, during his tour of Bugesera District.
He was accompanied by the Minister of Defence, Gen James (...)
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Ministers Visit RDF cassava project in Bugesera and pledge add value on the crop
The Minister of Defence Gen James Kabarebe, the Minister of Agriculture Agnes Karibata and the Minister of Commerce Monique Nsanzabaganwa visited, on 18th May, the 600 hactares of cassava plantation, a project for Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) at (...)
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Minister Kabarebe meets the Principal Director for African affairs in the Office of the US Secretary of Defence
On 18th May 2010 the Minister of Defence Gen James Kabarebe received Catherine Wiesner the Principal Director for African affairs in the office of the US Secretary of Defence.
The Minister of Defence thanked the Department of Defence and the (...)
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Ministry of Defence and RDF Personnel complete customer care training
Nine Ministry of Defence and RDF personnel completed a five day Customer Care training at Defense Headquarters on 14th May 2010.
The course was organized by the Ministry of Defence in order to enhance its internal and external customer (...)
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MOD Basket ball team wins the Labor Day tournament
On a score of 70-56, the Ministry of Defense (MOD) Basket ball team defeated BRALIRWA on Saturday 1st May, at Amahoro stadium. The military team was awarded a cup, and an envelope of two hundred thousand Rwandan Francs. (...)
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The Staff of the Ministry of Defence urged to increase their output
In the meeting held on 30th April, the Minister of Defence, Gen James Kabarebe reminded the staff of the Ministry to use their knowledge, capacity, experience and skills to achieve the mission of the Ministry of Defence which he said is (...)
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The 1994 Genocide against Tutsi commemorated in Darfur.
Rwandan community in Darfur joined their brothers and sisters around the world to commemorate the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR), Mr. Mohammed B. Yonis who presided over the event on behalf of (...)
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Handover between the outgoing and new Defence Minister
The handover ceremony between Gen Marcel Gatsinzi, the former Minister of Defence and the newly appointed Minister, Gen James Kabarebe took place yesterday, 16th April 2010.
The two ministers signed the handover report that contained among (...)
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Military Cooperative Bank realized a Profit of over 2 billion Francs last year
Zigama-Credit and Savings Society (Zigama-CSS), a cooperative bank that serves primarily the RDF and Police personnel realized a profit of 2,090,470,107 Rwandese francs[Rwf] last year, beyond the target of 1, 900,000 Rwf.
This was revealed (...)
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EAC Armed Forces to harmonize Strategic Plans against HIV/ AIDS
A three day workshop that brought together the Military and Police personnel from the five EAC Partner States opened yesterday on 22nd March, at Serena Hotel in Kigali.
The workshop is the first of its kind and will focus on the mainstreaming (...)
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KAYUMBA NYAMWASA: a victim of his own making
The former High Commissioner to India, Lt Gen Kayumba Nyamwasa fled the country to Uganda through what is in East Africa popularly known as a “panya” [mouse] route on 26 February 2010.
This came as a surprise to those who did not have background (...)
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Ministry of Defence discusses service delivery with some members of the business Community
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Brig Gen Jack Nziza yesterday 18 February 2010 held a meeting with Businessmen and women who provide service to the Ministry.
The purpose of the meeting was to explore ways of enhancing service (...)
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Five Rwandans to serve as Security Officers or close protection Personnel for the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Guinea Bissau
The assessment and training on close protection operations conducted by UN Team, which started on 28th Jan10 ended successfully yesterday, 18 February 2010.
Six out of eleven candidates passed the test. Five of those who fulfilled the UN (...)
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Weapons destroyer machine officially handed over to the RDF
The Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] today officially received a JMC 4000 Weapons Destroyer, a machine that will be used by the RDF to destroy illicit small arms.
The ceremony took place at Kanombe Military barracks. The UK Defence Attaché Lt Col (...)
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RDF to fight poverty
The Minister of Defence, Gen Marcel Gatsinzi today visited the 600 hectares Cassava plantation, an economic activity launched by Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) on 20th November last year, in Bugesera district.
Speaking on the occasion, the (...)
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The Belgium–Rwanda Joint Military Commission meets in Kigali
The Belgium–Rwanda Joint Military Commission met this afternoon at the RDF Headquarters.
The Belgium Military team is in Rwanda to hold discussions with their counterparts on the existing and future partnership activities between their armed (...)
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Over two thousand RDF personnel to be demobilized
The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Headquarter has forwarded a list of 2004 RDF personnel to the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission [RDRC] for demobilization and subsequent reintegration into the community.
Those on the (...)
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Rwanda Defence Force vows to fight gender based violence
The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) through its Gender Desk concluded a two week training program on capacity building of Anti-gender based violence clubs.
At least 4620 persons from 12 districts benefited from the training program.
The program (...)
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Press Release: Rwanda, mine-free country
After the 1990-1994 Liberation War and genocide against the Tutsi several anti-personnel and anti-tank landmines, hand grenades, motors, rockets and small to medium size projectiles as well as improvised explosive devices were littered all over (...)
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The rotation of Rwandan troops is progressing well
The ongoing rotation of Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) peace keepers is moving on smoothly.
So far, two battalions have returned home from the Darfur region of Sudan. The relief of the third battalion started today. Two hundred [200] peacekeepers (...)
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RDF launches a 600 ha cassava project
On Friday, the Officers, men and women of the Rwandan Defence Forces [RDF] led by the Chief of Defence Staff Gen [CDS] James Kabarebe converged in Mayange Sector, Bugesera District, in Eastern Province where they launched a 600 Hectares cassava (...)
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The RDF Chief of Defence Staff arrives in Darfur
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe arrived in El–Fasher in North Darfur yesterday morning. He was received at El-Fasher Airport by the UNAMID Force Commander [FC] Lt Gen Patrick Nyamvumba.
The CDS was thereafter driven to (...)
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The RDF Chief of Defence Staff lauds the Rwandan Peacekeepers in Darfur
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe yesterday met the members of RWA BATT 14, RWA BATT 16, and RWA BATT 17 at their Battalion Headquarters in Zalinje [Sector West], and Kabkabiya and El–Fasher, both in Sector North, (...)
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Gen Kabarebe addresses the Rwandan Contingent in Khartoum
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe yesterday visited Numeiry Higher Military Academy that trains officers of the rank of Colonel and Brigadier General, the GIAD Vehicle Assembling Plant as well as the defence industries at (...)
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The RDF Contingent Leads in Medals
Two officers from the Rwandan contingent currently participating in Ex–Natural Fire 10 in the general area of Kitgum in Northern Uganda were today awarded a Medal of Excellence, one in Humanitarian Civic Assistance [HCA] and another in training. (...)
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Sudan praises the RDF
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe was yesterday received by the Chief of the Joint Staff [CJS] of the Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF] Gen [psc] Mohammed AbdulGadir Nesr Aldin at the Sudanese Armed Forces Headquarters in (...)
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The RDF Chief of Defence Staff on an Official Visit in Sudan
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe is in Sudan on an official visit at the invitation of the Chief of the Joint Staff [CJS] of the Sudan Armed Forces [SAF] Gen [psc] Mohammed AbdulGadir Nesr Aldin. He is expected to meet (...)
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RDF Peacekeepers introduce ‘UMUGANDA’ in Darfur
The Rwanda Defence Force peacekeepers in Darfur have introduced Umuganda in the areas where they are deployed.
"Umuganda" is the community work undertaken on the Saturday of the last week of every month in Rwanda.
The exercise was kick started (...)
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RDF Troops return home from Tanzania
The Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] personnel that have been participating in ex–Mlima Kilimanjaro in the general area of Arusha and Tanga region returned home yesterday morning through Rusumo border post.
They were received at the border crossing (...)
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The Dutch Military Delegation leaves Rwanda
The two man delegation from the Dutch Military Legal Service that has been in Rwanda since 21 September 2009 left the country on Saturday 26 September 2009.
While in Rwanda Col Ben Klappe and Capt Van Hollander paid a courtesy call to the Army (...)
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The Belgian Chief of Defence concludes a four-day official visit to Rwanda
The Belgian Chief of Defence [CHOD] Gen Charles–Henri Delcour concluded a four-day [6–9 Sep 09] official visit to Rwanda this morning [9 September 2009].
The purpose of his visit was to enhance the good bilateral military cooperation between the (...)
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Ex-Mlima Kilimanjaro
ARMED FORCES FROM THE FIVE EAC PARTNER STATES CONVERGE IN TANZANIA FOR A GRAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE CODE-NAMED EX- MLIMA KILIMANJARO
The first EAC owned Field Training Exercise [FTX] code named EX-MLIMA KILIMANJARO 2009 was opened yesterday (...)
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Army week: day 47
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Army week: day 45
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Generals and Senior Colonels from the US Army National Defence University for a Three Days Visit in Rwanda
Retired United States Air Force Gen Joseph W. Ashy and his delegation consisting of seventeen [17] university fellows of the rank of Brigadier Generals and senior Colonels will be in Rwanda for three days [9–11 August 2009] CAPSTONE visit. The (...)
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Army week: day 40
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Army week: day 33
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Lieutenant General Patrick Nyamvumba appointed UNAMID Force Commander
Lieutenant General Patrick Nyamvumba has been selected for the post of Force Commander in the United Nations - African Union Mission in Darfur [UNAMID].
His Initial tour of duty will be from 1 September 2009 for a period of one year. Three (...)
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Army week: day 23
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Army week: day 19
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Army week: day 18
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Army week: day 17
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Army week: day 16
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Army week: day 15
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Army week: day 14
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Army Week: day 12
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Army Week: day 11
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Army Week in Progress
On 27 June 2009 His Excellency the President of the Republic of Rwanda who is also the Commander–in–Chief of the Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] joined the residents of Gahanga Sector in Kicukiro District, Kigali; in the monthly community work (...)
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EAC Sports and Culture Week
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The Minister for Defence of the Somali Republic visits rwanda
A delegation led by the Minister for Defence of the Somali Republic Honourable Mohamed Abdi Mohamed arrived in Rwanda today, 3 June 2009 and is expected to leave on 5 June 2009.
While in Rwanda, the Minister will pay a courtesy call on the (...)
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Procurement Office notice
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Gen James Kabarebe receives M. William Huntington the US DIA Deputy Director for Human Intelligence
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RDF gears up for EAC military games
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The US AFRICOM Commander praises the Rwanda Defence Forces
The Commander of US Africa Command [AFRICOM] Gen William E. Kip Ward visited Rwanda from 20 – 22 April 2009. While in Rwanda, Gen Ward met with the RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James Kabarebe. They discussed issues of bilateral military (...)
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US Congressional delegation holds discussions with the Minister of Defence
On 8 April 2009 a Congressional delegation consisting of Senator James Inhofe [R – Oklahoma], Senator Mike Enzi [R – Wyoming], and Congressman John Boozman [R – Arkansas] met with the Minister of Defence Gen Marcel Gatsinzi at his office in (...)
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Uganda Peoples Defence Forces [UPDF] and Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] cooperating in the field of training
On 6 April 2009 twenty nine personnel belonging to the RDF band completed a six months military band course at Rwanda Military Academy [RMA], Nyakinama in Northern Rwanda. The training that was fully sponsored by the Rwandan Ministry of Defence (...)
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ZIGAMA–Credit And Savings Society holds a General Assembly
Zigama – Credit and Savings Society [Zigama- CSS] held a General Assembly on 3rd April 09 at the Defence Forces Headquarter at Kimihurura.
The meeting discussed and approved the Annual Report for the year 2008. The report was presented to about (...)
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The Vice–Commander of AFRICOM 17th Air Force visits the RDF Headquarters
Brig Gen Michael W. Callan, the Vice Commander of the United States African Command [AFRICOM] 17th Air Force Africa arrived in Rwanda on 24th March 09.
While in the country, he held discussions with the Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James (...)
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The Netherlands Ambassador to Rwanda pays a courtesy call to the RDF Chief of Defence Staff
On 25th March 09, the Ambassador of Netherlands to Rwanda, H.E Frans Makken paid a courtesy call to the RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James KABAREBE at his office in Kimihurura.
They discussed military cooperation between Rwanda and the (...)
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The President of the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic Visits Rwanda Military Academy [Gako]
Yesterday, 16 March 2009, the President of the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic, His Excellency Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who is in Rwanda on a working visit visited Rwanda Military Academy [Gako]. He was received by the Army (...)
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Notice for Tendering
Notice Tender nº 003/MOD/PU/2009
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UN Continues with the airlift of RDF equipment to Darfur
The UN started airlifting the remaining RDF equipment to Darfur on 10 March 2009. The exercise is expected to end on 25 April 2009. Seventy eight Armoured Personnel Careers [APCs] are among the equipments expected to be airlifted to Darfur. (...)
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The RDF Chief of Defence Staff Debriefs RDF Troops after Operation ‘Umoja Wetu’
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] Gen James KABAREBE today 2 March 2009 debriefed the RDF troops that have been in DRC since 20 January 2009.
The troops were in Congo to support the DRC Armed Forces [FARDC] in the operation against ex FAR (...)
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DRC and Rwanda Sign the Joint Operation Report – Phase 1
Today 2 March 2009 the Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] and the DRC Armed Forces [FARDC] signed a joint operation report – Phase 1 in a ceremony that took place at the Joint Force Headquarter in Goma, DRC. The report covers the planning of the (...)
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A Farewell Ceremony for the RDF Troops in Goma
A farewell ceremony in honour of the RDF troops that have been supporting the Congolese Armed Forces [FARDC] in the operations against ex – FAR and interahamwe militias was held in Goma, DRC today, 25 February 2009. Present at the ceremony were (...)
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UN Pre-deployment Visit
A team of five officers from the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations [PKO] is in the country [20 – 23 February 2009] to assess the readiness of the RDF to deploy fully in Darfur.
The team held discussions with the RDF officials led by Maj Gen (...)
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Notice for Tendering
TENDER NOTICE Nº002/MOD/PU/09
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The Minister of Defence receives Parliamentarians
The Minister of Defence, Gen Marcel Gatsinzi today 3 February 2009 received five parliamentarians from the Lower Chamber of Deputies and briefed them on the security situation in the country as well as the progress of the ongoing joint (...)
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Joint operations of FARDC – RDF Against ex- FAR and Interahamwe Commences
About three intelligence units of RDF today, 20 January 2009 crossed into the DRC to support FARDC in their operations against ex- FAR and interahamwe in accordance with the joint operation plan.
The units were briefed by the RDF Chief of (...)
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RDF Demobilizes over 1917 personnel under Phase XIV
A total of 1917 RDF personnel were today demobilized and handed over to the Rwanda National Demobilization and Reintegration Commission.
They include 86 junior Officers and 1831 other ranks. The majority of the personnel were demobilized due to (...)
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The USA Government offers Airlift Support to the RDF
The USA Air Force (AFRICOM) started airlifting part of the equipment that the USA Government donated to the Government of Rwanda. The equipment that was airlifted on the C17 aircraft will enhance the operational capability and effectiveness of (...)
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Rwanda and DRC Ministers of Defence call for implementation of the FARDC – RDF joint Operational Plan against ex – FAR and interahamwe
High powered delegations from Rwanda and DRC headed by the respective Ministers of Defence of both countries met at Kivu Sun Hotel in Rubavu town to discuss the way forward in implementation of the operational plan against ex – FAR and (...)
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The RDF Company in Khartoum gets relieved
A Company plus led by Maj Charles RUBANZA hands over to the relieving Company led by Maj Manasseh MANZI in Khartoum, Sudan. The RDF Company serves under the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).
The tasks of the Company are to protect UNMIS (...)
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Rwandan Students from the Diaspora attend civic education and drill training at Rwanda Military Academy [Gako]
Seventy students attending school outside Rwanda completed a 10 days civic education and drill training at Rwanda Military Academy (Gako). The majority of the students study in Germany.
In the pass out ceremony that was officiated by the (...)
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Rotation of RDF Peacekeepers serving under UNAMID ended today
The rotation of RDF peacekeepers serving under UNAMID ended today 5 December 2008 with the arrival of the last RDF members of 25 Bn led by their battalion commander Lt Col Paul Nyemazi. The forces were relieved by 7 Bn commanded by Lt Col John (...)
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Zigama–Credit and Saving Society holds its annual general assembly
Today 5 December 2008, Zigama – Credit and Savings Society held its tenth annual general assembly at the Ministry of Defense/RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura.
The annual assembly was convened to approve the Action Plan for 2009 and its (...)
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Rotation of RDF Peacekeepers kicks off
Eighty eight RDF personnel that have been serving under UNAMID arrived home after one year of tour of duty in Darfur. They were received by the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen James Kabarebe and other high ranking military officers.
The troops (...)
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RDF at the fore front of the fight against Gender-based violence
Today, 25 November 2008 Rwanda officially launched sixteen days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. The occasion was attended by government leaders, members of international organizations, civil–society organizations, the RDF and the (...)
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Junior Command and Staff (Grade 3) course hold a Command post exercise (CPX)
Officers who have been attending Command and Staff (Grade 3) Course today 25 November 2008 concluded a CPX at Rwanda Military Academy, Nyakinama. Several high ranking military officers led by the Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen Charles KAYONGA (...)
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The RDF Chief of General Staff [CGS] to be referred to as the Chief of Defence Staff [CDS]
In accordance with Article 174 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of June 4, 2003 as amended to date, the appointment Chief of General Staff [CGS] of the Rwanda Defence Force [RDF] changes to Chief of Defence Staff [CDS].
The title (...)
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The RDF receives USA Government donated equipment
The Minister of Defence Gen Marcel GATSINZI accompanied by the Rwanda Defence Force [RDF] Chief of General Staff Gen James KABAREBE, the Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen Charles KAYONGA, the Air Force Chief of Staff Lt Gen Charles MUHIRE and other (...)
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Rwanda to host EASBRIG meetings, 20 – 29 August 2008
Rwanda will host the Eastern Africa Standby Brigade (EASBRIG) Policy Organs Meetings from 24 – 29 August 2008. The meetings are expected to bring together the Chiefs of Defence Forces [24 – 26 August 2008] and Ministers of Defence/Security [27 – (...)
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Doves of Peace from Rwanda
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RDF participates in the largest military communications exercise code named ‘Africa Endeavor’
Five Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers and one Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) led by Col Charles KARAMBA have just returned home from Abuja, Nigeria where they participated in a military communications exercise code named Africa Endeavor (AE). (...)
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EAC Defence liaison Officers on a sensitisation tour
The five East African Community (EAC) Defense Liaison Officers (DLOs) representing their respective Partner States at the EAC Secretariat will visit Rwanda from 27 – 30 July 2008. The main purpose of their visit is to sensitize various Government (...)
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SPLA delegation visits Rwanda
Eight (8) General Officers and one (1) Senior Officer from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) General Headquarters are in Rwanda from 26 July – 02 August 2008 on a study visit. The team is led by Maj Gen Kuol Arob, Head of Joint Technical (...)
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Burundi Command and Staff College on a study tour in Rwanda
A delegation of 22 Senior Officers from Burundi Command and Staff College is in Rwanda for a 4 days study tour (14 – 18 July 2008). The team is led by Brig Gen Diomede NDEGEYA.
The delegation is to pay a courtesy call on the Chief of General (...)
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Rwanda and UK sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Rwanda’s Minister of Defence Gen Marcel GATSINZI and the United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to Rwanda H.E. Nicholas CANNON signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Conduct of Military Exercises and Training.
The ceremony took place at the (...)
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Closing Remarks by the Minister of Defence, Gen Marcel Gatsinzi, at the 6th Tripartite Plus Meeting of Chiefs of Defence Forces, Kigali, 20 June 2008
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Opening Remarks by Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Gen Marcel Gatsinzi at the 6th Tripartite Plus Meeting of Chiefs of General Staff, Kigali, 20 June 2008
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Rwanda Air Force Officers and Airmen graduate in Logistics Science and Management
Ten [10] Officers and thirty one [31] Airmen from Rwanda Air Force graduated with ordinary and advanced Diploma in Logistics Science and Management, respectively. The officers’ course took a total duration of one year while that of airmen took (...)
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RDF Chief of General Staff meets his Congolese Counterpart
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MOD/RDF Leadership end a two days Retreat
A cross–section of Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) leadership ended a two days retreat [13 – 14 June 2008] at Urumuri Hotel in Gicumbi District, Northern Province. The retreat brought together the Minister of Defence, the (...)
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RDF Receives Training and Watercraft Spare Parts from the US Department of Defense
The United States Defense Attaché Office, through its International Military Education and Training (IMET) program, this month welcomed four United States Coast Guard (USCG) trainers who were later introduced to the relevant RDF authorities who (...)
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The Students and Directing Staff from Nigeria Armed Forces Command and Staff college, Jaji (Kaduna) pays courtesy call to the RDF Chief of General Staff
The students and Directing Staff from Nigeria Armed Forces Command and Staff College who are in the country for one week regional study tour paid a courtesy call to the RDF Chief of General Staff, Gen James KABAREBE at the Defence Forces (...)
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Kigali Conference calls for more women at all levels of peacekeeping operations
Participants of a high-level conference organized by UNIFEM and the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) have issued a declaration calling for programmed increases of the proportion of women in recruitment and training for peacekeeping operations, (...)
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Gen. KABAREBE leads military chiefs meeting with American war scholars
The visiting delegation of seventeen US Air War College students and professors yesterday held discussions with several Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) senior officers.
The talks held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Kimihurura were (...)
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Military officers attend peacekeeping course
NYAKINAMA — A four-day international peace keeping conference opened Tuesday at the Rwanda Military Academy in Nyakinama. It was officially opened by the Army Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Charles Kayonga.
The conference dubbed ‘Rwanda’s learned (...)
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57 RDF officers re-deployed
The military has deployed, transferred and appointed into senior and middle-level positions a total of 57 officers, the highest ranking being Brig. Gen. Frank Rusagara.
“What happened on March 5 is not a reshuffle as you put it, but rather the (...)
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