The Chief of Staff of the Central African Republic's armed forces, General Zephirin Mamadou, has praised the Government of Rwanda and the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) for their role in training 254 of his country's soldiers. The training, which lasted six months, was conducted at the Nasho Military Academy in Kirehe District. Mamadou expressed his gratitude on November 2, 2023, during the closing ceremony of the training.
The training program focused on unconventional military operations and included various skills such as marksmanship, handling different types of weapons, hand-to-hand combat, crossing rivers and other water bodies, reading military maps, and conducting ambush operations. The 254 soldiers, including officers and personnel with different ranks, were trained by RDF instructors. Mamadou emphasized that the knowledge and skills gained will significantly enhance the capabilities of his country's military.
General Mamadou commended the RDF for their professionalism and dedication to training the Central African Republic soldiers. He noted that the training will enable his country's military to better execute their duties of protecting the nation and its citizens. The RDF's involvement in training foreign military personnel is part of Rwanda's efforts to share its expertise and experience with friendly countries.
The closing ceremony of the training program was attended by senior military officials from both countries, including RDF's Chief of Staff, General MK Mubarakh. General Mubarakh praised the trainees for their hard work, discipline, and perseverance during the six-month training period. He urged them to continue upholding the principles of professionalism and to effectively utilize the skills and knowledge acquired.
General Mubarakh reiterated Rwanda's commitment to sharing its military expertise with other countries to promote peace and security in Africa. The RDF has been involved in various international military cooperation initiatives, including training and capacity-building programs for partner countries. The training of Central African Republic soldiers is part of Rwanda's efforts to strengthen military cooperation with friendly countries.
The military cooperation between Rwanda and the Central African Republic includes training, capacity building, and professionalization of the military. This cooperation is one of the ways the two countries are strengthening their bilateral relations. The RDF's training program for Central African Republic soldiers demonstrates Rwanda's commitment to supporting peace and security initiatives in the region.
The trained soldiers are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of the Central African Republic's military. The RDF's involvement in training foreign military personnel is a testament to Rwanda's growing expertise in military training and operations. The two countries are likely to continue strengthening their military cooperation in the future.
Key points
- Rwanda trained 254 Central African Republic soldiers in unconventional military operations.
- The training program lasted six months and was conducted at the Nasho Military Academy.
- The RDF's involvement in training foreign military personnel is part of Rwanda's efforts to share its expertise and experience with friendly countries.
