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
EAC military games underway in Nairobi
Nairobi, 13 August 2019
A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) contingent is participating in the ongoing East Africa Community (EAC) Military Games and…
RWANDA TO HOST MILITARY FIELD TRAINING ‘EXERCISE SHARED ACCORD 19’
Kigali, 12 August 2019
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), the United States Military, African nations, the European Union with other International…
Retiring military officers honoured
Kigali, 02 August 2019
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has for the seventh time held a send-off ceremony to honour the service of 822 personnel who had…
UN Military Experts on Mission Course begins at RPA
Musanze, 22 July 2019
The United Nations Military Experts on Mission Course (UNMEM) kicked off today at Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze…
RDF sports teams gear up for EAC Military Games
Kigali, 19 July 2019
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) sports teams in five disciplines are preparing for edition 12 of the East African Community (EAC)…
Kwibohora25: Rwandan Peacekeepers celebrate Liberation Day
Rwandan communities in peacekeeping missions in Central African Republic under MINUSCA, in South Sudan under UNMISS and in Sudan under UNAMID, joined…
Rwanda marks 25 years of Liberation Day
Kigali, 4 July 2019
Rwanda’s silver jubilee celebrations of the Liberation Day were held today at Amahoro Stadium and presided over by President of…
President Kagame inaugurates Karama Model Village to mark Liberation Day
Kigali, 3 July 2019
Today in Nyarugenge district, President of the Republic and Commander-In-Chief of RDF Paul Kagame inaugurated Karama Model…
EAC CIMIC Tanzania, Uganda contingents pay homage to Genocide victims
Kigali, 1 July 2019
Contingents from Tanzania and Uganda who are in Rwanda for one-week East African Community Armed Forces medical outreach this…
Rwanda Defence Force hosts EAC Armed Forces Medical Outreach
28 June 2019
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) along with contingents from Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda are conducting a one-week East African…