RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE AND UGANDA PEOPLE'S DEFENCE FORCE MEET TO DISCUSS CROSS-BORDER SECURITY ASPECTS
Nyagatare, 28 May 2024
Today, in Nyagatare District, the Rwanda Defence Force (2nd and 5th Divisions) received a delegation from Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 2nd Division led by Brig Gen Paul MUHANGUZI, UPDF 2nd Division commander for a three days cross-border security meeting.
The meeting involving RDF and UPDF forces deployed along the Rwanda and Uganda border aims to discuss the security aspects of the border areas, including cross-border criminal activities, and to strengthen the existing relationship between RDF and UPDF.
On behalf of the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Maj Gen Vincent NYAKARUNDI Army chief of staff appreciated the UPDF's unwavering commitment to maintaining security and fostering joint coordination along the shared borders of the two neighboring countries. He urged the participants to maintain the existing special relationship between the two countries and work together to address security challenges as the commanders deployed along the common borders.
The UPDF delegation also visited the Nyagatare district office, where they received a warm welcome from Mayor GASANA Stephen.
During this three-day visit, The RDF and UPDF teams are scheduled to visit multiple shared borders between Rwanda and Uganda in the East-North region.
More News
RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS LEAD JOINT COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Bria, 9 November 2024
Rwanda Battle Group VI, operating under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central…
RDF participates in a blood donation campaign organised by Rwanda Biomedical Centre
Kigali, 8 November 2024
Rwanda Biomedical Centre organised an annual blood donation campaign focused on RDF personnel from RDF HQs and selected…
Rwandan Peacekeepers conduct Community Outreach in Bria, Central African Republic
Bria, 08 November 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers from the Rwanda Medical IX Level 2+ Hospital, operating under the United Nations Multidimensional…
MAJ GEN (RTD) AMB. FRANK MUGAMBAGE HANDS OVER COMMAND TO MAJ GEN ALEX KAGAME, THE NEW RESERVE FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF
Kigali, 21 October 2024
Today, the outgoing Reserve Force Chief of Staff (RFCOS) Maj Gen (Rtd) Amb. Frank Mugambage handed over Command…
RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS PROVIDE MEDICAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY IN SOUTH SUDAN
Durupi, 18 October 2024
The Rwandan Battalion (Rwanbat-3) peacekeepers of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a series of…
UNMISS FORCE COMMANDER HAILS RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS FOR THEIR EFFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM
Juba, 17 October 2024
Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian, the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has expressed his deep…
UNMISS DEPUTY SECTOR COMMANDER IN UPPER NILE STATE COMMENDS RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS FOR THEIR ROLE IN IMPROVING SECURITY IN SECTOR NORTH
Malakal, 17 October 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), specifically Rwanbatt2, plays a vital role in…
RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS IN MALAKAL CONDUCT MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE
Malakal, 17 October 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwanbatt-2) serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), yesterday conducted a…
IBINYOMA BISHINJWA INGABO Z’U RWANDA ZIBUNGABUNGA AMAHORO MU GIHUGU CYA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Inkuru yanditswe na Barbara Debout mu binyamakuru “The New Humanitarian na Le Monde” zirashinja ibinyoma ingabo z’u Rwanda ziri mu butumwa bw’Amahoro…
FAUSSES ACCUSATIONS À L'ENCONTRE DES TROUPES RWANDAISES SERVANT EN RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE
Les articles publiés aujourd'hui par Barbara Debout dans The New Humanitarian et Le Monde accusent à tort les casques bleus rwandais de viols et de…