On October 6, 2024, Rwandan Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, welcomed a team of military officers from Malawi's Command and Staff College at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters in Kimihurura. The team, led by Col. Joseph Mambo, Deputy Director and Chief Instructor of the college, visited Rwanda to learn from its experience in modernizing its armed forces. The visit aimed to strengthen military cooperation and knowledge sharing between the two countries.
The Malawian team was briefed on Rwanda's journey in modernizing its armed forces, followed by in-depth discussions led by the Chief of Defence Cooperation. The discussions focused on various topics, including peacebuilding, the role of the military in national development, and the use of technology in military operations. The team also learned about Rwanda's experience with cyber technology and its application in enhancing national security.
Gen. Mubarakh praised the Malawian Defence Force for choosing Rwanda as a destination for their study tour, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between the two countries. He expressed confidence that the knowledge and experience gained by the Malawian team would be valuable in their future work and contribute to the development of their military profession.
The military cooperation between Rwanda and Malawi has a long history, with Rwanda hosting Malawian military officers at its Command and Staff College in Nyakinama in 2023. The college brings together officers from various African countries, providing a platform for sharing experiences and expertise in military leadership and operations.
During their visit, the Malawian team also visited various Rwanda Defence Force facilities, including the Zigama CSS and Military Medical Insurance (MMI). They also toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum, where they learned about Rwanda's history and the importance of preserving it.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen military cooperation and knowledge sharing between Rwanda and Malawi. The RDF Command and Staff College has hosted officers from various African countries, providing a platform for sharing experiences and expertise in military leadership and operations.
The cooperation between Rwanda and Malawi is expected to continue, with both countries benefiting from each other's experiences and expertise. The visit by the Malawian team has reinforced the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and demonstrated their commitment to enhancing military cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Key points
- Gen. Mubarakh Muganga welcomed a Malawian team at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters to discuss military cooperation and knowledge sharing.
- The Malawian team visited various Rwanda Defence Force facilities and learned about Rwanda's experience in modernizing its armed forces.
- The visit aimed to strengthen military cooperation and knowledge sharing between Rwanda and Malawi.
