{
  "id": 15576731,
  "title": "PHOTOS: COAS in Rwanda for military engagement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T07:26:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral military cooperation and addressing security threats across Africa. The visit, which will take place from October 18 to 23, 2026, is at the invitation of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi. During his stay, Shaibu is expected to engage in discussions focused on professional exchanges and practical ways the two armies can collaborate against common threats, as well as deepen defence collaboration and explore joint approaches to counterterrorism, emerging security challenges, and regional stability.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "PHOTOS: COAS in Rwanda for military engagement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement-15577035",
        "published": "2026-10-19T07:30:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}