MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HOSTS PARLIAMENTARIANS FROM NAMIBIA
Kigali, 28 January 2026
Today, the Minister of Defence, Hon Juvenal Marizamunda, received a delegation of Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security of the National Assembly of Namibia at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Kimihurura.
The Namibian delegation is on a study visit to Rwanda aimed at exchanging best practices on policies and regulations related to international relations, defence, and security.
In his remarks, the Minister of Defence, Hon. Juvenal Marizamunda, welcomed the Namibian delegation to the MOD and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters.
He highlighted Rwanda’s remarkable transformation from a liberation army in the early 1990s into a modern, professional military institution that safeguards national sovereignty, contributes to national development, and plays a leading role in international peacekeeping missions.
The delegation was also further briefed by the Defence Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga on RDF Transformation journey and contribution to regional peace and security.
Hon. James UNOMASA, Chairperson of the delegation thanked the Ministry of Defence and RDF for sharing their experiences and the journey of transformation in the security and defence sector.
More News
Students from Kenya National Defence College visit Rwanda
Kigali, 7 December 2020
A delegation of students and faculty members from Kenya National Defence College is in Rwanda for a study tour from 4 to 11…
RDF investigates criminal allegations over Sergeant Major Kabera Robert
REF:RDF/MPR/A/07/11/20
Kigali, 23 November 2020
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Military Prosecution Department (MPD) has launched investigations into…
H.E. President Paul Kagame meets Officer Cadets
Gako, 29 October 2020
Today the President of the Republic of Rwanda and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) met with over 1000…
RDF rotates Aviation Unit under the UN mission in South Sudan
Kigali, 09 October 2020
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has started the Relief in Place Operation for its Aviation Unit deployed under the United Nations…
Regional Verification Mechanism (EJVM) starts investigations on Burundian Combatants captured in Rwanda
Nyaruguru, 05 October 2020
he Expanded Joint Verification Mechanisms (EJVM) on 5 October 2020, conducted investigation mission in Ruheru sector,…
RDF PRESS RELEASE ON BURUNDI COMBATANTS WHO CROSSED TO RWANDA
REF:RDF/MPR/A/07/10/20
Kigali, 03 October 2020
On 29 September 2020, nineteen (19) Burundian combatants who identified themselves as members of Red…
HE The President of the Republic of Rwanda and Commander-in-Chief of RDF donates 5760 iron sheets to vulnerable families in Rusizi
Rusizi-Bweyeye, 03 September 2020
H.E the President Paul Kagame and the Commander in Chief (C-in-C) of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has donated 5760…
Rwanda and Burundi Heads of Military Intelligence discuss security challenges along common border
Bugesera - Nemba, 26 August 2020
The Heads of Military Intelligence from Rwanda and Burundi met today at Nemba One stop border post to discuss issues…
Rwandan peacekeepers build guest house for HAUTE KOTTO Prefecture
Bria, 22 August 2020
Rwandan peacekeepers Battle Group II (RWA BGII) deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation…