Rwanda and Ethiopia formalized expansion of defence cooperation
On March 2, 2026, the bilateral relationship between Rwanda and Ethiopia reached a new technical milestone. During the 130th anniversary ...
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US santions Rwandan military leadership over Congo conflict
The United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took formal action on Monday, March 2, ...
Africa’s security, cooperation in Focus at Land Forces Commanders Symposium 2025
Land Forces commanders from across Africa convened in Kigali, Rwanda, for the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium 2025, a high-level ...
Rwandan forces step up to fill Africa’s security gaps
Across the African continent, where instability persists in regions scarred by civil wars, insurgencies, and resource conflicts, the United Nations ...
Rwanda’s Remco unveils firearms at inaugural ISCA 25 expo
On May 19, 2025, the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) opened its doors in Kigali, Rwanda, marking a ...
International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) kicks off in Rwanda
The first International Security Conference on Africa opened in Kigali on Monday, with President Paul Kagame calling for African-led solutions ...
Romanian mercenaries arrive in Rwanda from Goma
More than 200 European mercenaries, including dozens of Romanians, who supported the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in fighting M23 ...
The Fall of Goma: All You Need to Know
The news that the M23 Movement (March 23rd Movement) captured the city of Goma in the North Kivu province of ...
Rwanda and South African military powers
a closer look at how Rwanda and South African military powers compare
UN Peacekeepers activate Operation Springbok III against M23 rebels in Goma
The United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has activated Operation Springbok III in response to ...
South African peacekeepers clash with Congo’s M23 rebels in Goma
Gunfire echoed through the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday as M23 rebels and ...
Kagame heads to Turkey ahead of possible war with DRC
The long-standing strife between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a new dimension. Large numbers of ...
US calls on Rwandan troops to leave DR Congo
The United States has voiced deep concern over reports of ceasefire violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Rwanda operating Mi-35M attack helicopters
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has recently showcased its newly acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters, marking a significant enhancement in the ...
Rwanda’s ongoing military training in CAR
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) remains committed to enhancing the capabilities of Central African Republic (CAR) soldiers through rigorous training ...
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Rwanda and Uganda backs M23 rebels in DR Congo
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that ...
Rwanda Special Operations Forces fields Polish GROT assault rifles
The Rwanda Special Operations Forces received Polish GROT assault rifles. A photo of a soldier of the Rwandan Special Operations ...
Rwanda fires anti-aircraft missile again in DRC
The Rwandan army is supporting M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, using sophisticated weapons such as surface-to-air missiles. Tensions are ...
Rwanda acquires Polish anti-drone systems to boost its defence capabilities
Rwanda has become the latest African country to acquire the SKYctrl and FIELDctrl anti-drone systems from the Polish company Advanced ...
Rwanda reveals major Military Shakeup
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has embarked on a major shakeup of the country’s military, with a round of dismissals announced ...
Rwanda increase troops strength in Cabo Delgado
Rwanda has significantly increased the number of its troops deployed to fight the jihadist insurrection in northern Mozambique.Rwanda has increased ...
“Act of War” Rwanda attacks DRC’s SU-25 aircraft as threat of invasion looms
Rwanda’s defense force shot at a Democratic Republic of Congo Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack jet with man portable air defence ...
DRC and Rwanda exchanges artillery fire
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have accused each other of shelling, as hostility between the Central African neighbors ...
Qatari Gazelle helicopters joins Rwandan Air Force
Qatar appears to have gifted at least two SA 342 Gazelle scout/light attack helicopters to Rwanda as part of the ...
Cabo Delgado: Rwandan Army brings to bear it’s Ratel BAU-23X2 RCWS
The Rwandan military contingent battling the Islamic State-linked insurgents in Mozambique are employing their Ratel-mounted Ukrainian-made BAU-23x2 Remote Controlled Weapon ...