Bossembélé, 8 August 2024

The RDF Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vicent Nyakarundi who is currently in the Central African Republic to visit Rwandan peacekeepers, today visited the Rwandan Peacekeepers under MINUSCA in Bossembélé, Nana Mambele prefectures in the western part of CAR. He commended the peacekeepers for their efforts in protecting civilians and ensuring the free movement of people and goods along the main supply route (MSR 1) connecting Cameroon and the capital city of Bangui-the Republic of Central Africa

The primary mission of Rwandan peacekeepers in Bossembele is to protect civilians and ensure the security of the main supply route connecting Bangui and Cameroon. The country's lack of direct access to a coastline means that the road to the port in Cameroon should be secured but for a long time, the road network was under the control of armed groups, particularly Return, Reclamation, and Rehabilitation (3R) and Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC). These armed groups frequently hindered the free movement of people and goods between Cameroon and CAR. Rwandan peacekeepers have managed to secure the main supply route to ensure free movement of people and goods. 

While interacting with Rwandan Peacekeepers, the ACOS conveyed the RDF high command's gratitude to Rwandan peacekeepers for the job they are doing in this area and continue to do. He emphasized the effectiveness of the Rwandan army wherever they are deployed, whether in Rwanda or in friendly countries for peacekeeping missions.

He also informed the force that during his meeting with the SRSG and Deputy Force Commander, the MINUSCA leadership appreciated their commitment and professionalism in executing their mandate, even in a challenging environment. The ACOS urged the peacekeepers to continue to maintain that trust by executing their duties with professionalism.