A contingent of Rwandan police officers who had spent a year on a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has returned to Rwanda after being replaced by another group taking over their duties.
They were received at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to Rwanda National Police. The team was welcomed by CP Yahaya Kamunuga, representing the leadership of Rwanda National Police, and was led by SSP Jean D’Amour Ndagijimana.
New Contingent Deployed to CAR
RNP leadership stated that these officers “returned to Rwanda after completing a one-year peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.” They were replaced by another contingent that departed Kigali that same morning, led by SSP Emmanuel Busasa, which will also serve for one year in the Central African Republic.
IGP Urges Officers to Uphold Rwanda’s Reputation
The replacement contingent had been addressed on Monday, July 13, by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Felix Namuhoranye. In his message, he urged them to continue building Rwanda’s reputation through professionalism and excellence, raising the country’s flag high across the world.
He said: “You are going to a place where we have many reasons to be present. The whole world knows that our country is a leader in peacekeeping and security, especially in protecting civilians, including those in refugee camps and other activities carried out in such missions. You are therefore required to represent Rwanda well and bring pride to it internationally.”
420 Officers Deployed in Three Units
The deployed officers number 420, organized into three units: RWAFPU1 with 140 officers led by Senior Superintendent Aimable Busasa; RWAFPU2 with 140 officers led by Senior Superintendent Jean Paul Dominique Nkurunziza; and RWAPSU with 140 officers led by Senior Superintendent Patrick Gashabuka.
Rwanda Continues Its UN Peacekeeping Commitment
A contingent of Rwandan police officers who had spent a year on a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has returned to Rwanda after being replaced by another group taking over their duties. The rotation reflects Rwanda’s continued commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations and international efforts to promote peace, security, and civilian protection.
