RDF and UPDF agree on strategies to deter negative acts affecting border communities

Musanze: The RDF and UPDF concluded today their third Proximity Commanders meeting in Musanze. They agreed to implement strategies aimed at deterring negative acts impacting border communities. The meeting mainly focused on... Read more »

Rwanda, Uganda Military Commanders pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide

RDF(Rwanda Defence Force) and UPDF(Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces) delegations participating in the 3-day Inter-Military Proximity Commanders’ Meeting paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kigali... Read more »

RDF and UPDF hold a proximity commanders meeting in Musanze

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is hosting the third Proximity Commanders meeting with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) from 28–30 November 2024 in Musanze, Northern Province, to address challenges impacting border... Read more »

RDF 5 Division secures victory in friendly football match against TPDF 202 Brigade

Ngoma: The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division football team emerged victorious with a 2:0 score in a friendly match against the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) 202 Brigade football team. The game,... Read more »

RDF supports livestock farmers in Eastern Province

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has launched a program to assist livestock farmers in the Kayonza, Gatsibo, and Nyagatare districts by granting them access to harvest fodder in the Gabiro Military Domain,... Read more »

RDF participates in a blood donation campaign organised by RBC

The RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK MUBARAKH participated in the exercise as one of the blood donors. Rwanda Biomedical Centre(RBC) organised an annual blood donation campaign focused on RDF(Rwanda Defense... Read more »

Junior Command and Staff Course 23 graduates in Musanze

Musanze: Today, 76 officers, including 72 from the Rwanda Defence Force, 2 from the Rwanda National Police, and 2 from the Rwanda Correctional Service, successfully completed a rigorous 5-month Junior Command and... Read more »

RDF, Tanzania People’s Defence Forces strengthen cross-border security cooperation

The Rwanda Defence Force (5 Division) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (202 Brigade) convened for the 11th security meeting in Karagwe District, United Republic of Tanzania (URT), aimed at addressing cross-border... Read more »

Seychelles’ Army Chief visits RDF Headquarters

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF), Brigadier Michael Rosette, along with his delegation, visited the Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters today, where they were received by... Read more »

Rwanda Defence Force enrolls new soldiers

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has officially welcomed a new cohort of young men and women into its ranks following the completion of six months of intense military training at the Basic... Read more »