{"id":56421,"date":"2025-11-30T10:54:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T10:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/car-strengthens-army-capacity-with-new-rdf-trained-cohort\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T11:06:14","slug":"car-strengthens-army-capacity-with-new-rdf-trained-cohort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/car-strengthens-army-capacity-with-new-rdf-trained-cohort\/","title":{"rendered":"CAR strengthens army capacity with new RDF-trained cohort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The troops completed their basic military training under the guidance of instructors from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Saturday, marking another milestone in the growing defence cooperation between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>The pass-out ceremony, held at Camp Kassai Military Barracks in Bangui, was presided over by President Faustin Archange Touad\u00e9ra, who applauded the newly enrolled soldiers for their commitment and resilience throughout the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the new recruits, 121 platoon sergeants graduated from a six-month leadership course also delivered by RDF instructors. The group is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping discipline, coordination, and operational efficiency within the ranks of the FACA.<\/p>\n<p>Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the RDF Army Chief of Staff, attended the ceremony as a distinguished guest. In his remarks, he congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold professionalism, competence, and discipline as they assume their duties. He encouraged the new platoon sergeants to lead by example and provide consistent support and guidance to their commanders.<\/p>\n<p>Gen Victor Yacoub, Deputy Chief of Staff of the FACA, expressed deep appreciation for Rwanda\u2019s continued support, noting that the RDF has now trained a total of 2,409 soldiers in basic military skills and 300 non-commissioned officers. He commended the trainees for demonstrating discipline and dedication throughout the programme.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony featured demonstrations of key competencies acquired during training, including marksmanship, martial arts and map-reading skills that highlight the operational readiness of the new recruits.<\/p>\n<p>Rwandan forces first deployed to the Central African Republic in 2014 as part of peacekeeping efforts following civil unrest in 2012. Initially under the African Union mission MISCA, and later the United Nations mission MINUSCA, Rwandan troops have played a key role in protecting civilians, safeguarding UN facilities, and providing security for the Head of State and his family.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, Rwanda reinforced its support through additional troop deployments and military training programs for the Central African Republic\u2019s armed forces.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-98443 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g68opimxwaed6p2.jpg\" alt=\"The pass-out ceremony, held at Camp Kassai Military Barracks in Bangui, was presided over by President Faustin Archange Touad\u00e9ra.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-98442 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g68opi6xuaaixoe.jpg\" alt=\"The troops completed their basic military training under the guidance of instructors from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-98441 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g68opipwsaauer0.jpg\" alt=\"Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the RDF Army Chief of Staff, attended the ceremony as a distinguished guest. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-98440 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g68opjqwyaaiq5n.jpg\" alt=\"President Faustin Archange Touad\u00e9ra applauded the newly enrolled soldiers for their commitment and resilience throughout the programme.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-98439 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g68oaupxmaatzqa.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Central African Republic (CAR) has boosted its military ranks with a fresh cohort of professionally trained personnel, following the official enrolment of 545 new soldiers into the Central African Republic Armed Forces (FACA). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000098445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[72,75],"byline":[192],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-56421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-featured-news-home","tag-homenews","byline-wycliffe-nyamasege"],"bylines":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe Nyamasege","slug":"wycliffe-nyamasege","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":131}],"contributors":[{"id":192,"name":"Wycliffe 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