President Kagame regularly meets with senior officers to address Rwanda’s security, as safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty is one of his key responsibilities. Thursday’s engagement involved RDF generals and other high-ranking officials in the Rwandan army.

Rwanda’s security is well-assured, although there have been attempts by certain individuals to destabilize it, efforts that have ultimately failed.

The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) poses a significant threat to Rwanda’s security, as it harbours the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of individuals who perpetrated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

This group is supported by the Congolese government, and President Felix Tshisekedi once hinted at launching an attack on Rwanda, underscoring the intentions of those who wish to disrupt Rwanda’s security, though they have not succeeded.

This region has also been exploited by those seeking to undermine Rwanda’s security, given that it is an area where the Congolese government lacks governance capacity, resulting in the formation of multiple criminal groups. These conditions have made it an attractive location for those wishing to form groups aimed at destabilizing Rwanda.

President Kagame regularly meets with senior officers to address Rwanda’s security, as safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty is one of his key responsibilities.

The discussions focused on Rwanda's peace and security priorities.

President Kagame during the engagement with senior officers of the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF).

A group photo of President Paul Kagame and high-ranking RDF officials.

The Chief of Defense Staff of the Rwandan Defense Forces, Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, addressed those who attended the discussions.