Rwandan youth from the diaspora visit RDF Headquarters

A group of young members of the Rwandan diaspora from seven countries, currently in Rwanda for the 5th edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour, a two-week cultural and educational exchange programme, visited the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kimihurura on Wednesday, July 9. The youth delegation was received on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff by Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, the Defence Spokesperson. According to the Rwanda Defence Force, the participants received a comprehensive presentation on the RDF’s mandate and its multifaceted role in promoting national security, contributing to international peacekeeping efforts, and supporting national development programmes. "In his presentation, Brig Gen Rwivanga underscored the RDF’s core values of discipline, patriotism and service to the nation. He also emphasised the importance of civil-military cooperation in advancing Rwanda’s development goals " the RDF wrote on X. The youth participants engaged in a lively question-and-answer session, demonstrating strong interest in the RDF’s contributions to post-genocide reconstruction, regional stability, and community outreach initiatives. The Rwanda Youth Tour is a two-week programme designed to help Rwandan youth in the diaspora learn about the country’s history and vision, reconnect with their homeland, discover the opportunities it offers, and understand its development journey through visits and panel discussions with various stakeholders. In this 2025 edition, participants have come from Belgium, Canada, the UK, the USA, Senegal, Uganda, and Italy.