Egypt’s Army Chief in Rwanda to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa, is in Rwanda for a three-day official visit, signaling a new chapter in military cooperation between the two nations.

On the first day of his visit, Lt. Gen. Khalifa was received at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kigali by his counterpart, General MK Mubarakh, the RDF Chief of Defence Staff.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral ties, with a strong focus on areas such as military training, healthcare collaboration, and joint defence initiatives.
This engagement reflects both countries’ commitment to regional peace, capacity building, and strategic partnerships within Africa.