{
  "id": 15577035,
  "title": "PHOTOS: COAS in Rwanda for military engagement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement-15577035",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T07:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, has traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in a working visit focused on strengthening military cooperation and addressing security threats across Africa. This visit, set to take place from October 18 to 23, 2026, is hosted by the Rwanda Defence Force's Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi. Upon his arrival, Shaibu was greeted by Nyakarundi and Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna.\n\nAccording to a statement released by the Nigerian Army on X, the strategic collaboration will enable both armies to exchange operational experiences, enhance defence partnerships, and explore joint strategies for counterterrorism, emerging security challenges, and regional stability. The Army emphasized that Shaibu’s commitment extends to bolstering African military partnerships, fostering mutual capacity development, and promoting collective security, aligning with the Nigerian Army’s transformation agenda.\n\nThe main focus of the discussions is anticipated to involve professional exchanges and practical approaches enabling the two forces to collaborate effectively against shared threats affecting the continent. Further details regarding the specific engagements are expected to be disclosed in the coming days. Gilbert Ekugbe, a journalist with over a decade of experience, is covering this story for Punch Newspapers, specializing in business, economic affairs, markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria's broader economic landscape.",
  "summary": "The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for a working visit aimed at boosting bilateral military cooperation and advancing collective responses to security threats across Africa. The visit, scheduled for October 18 to 23, 2026, is at the invitation of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "PHOTOS: COAS in Rwanda for military engagement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/photos-coas-in-rwanda-for-military-engagement",
        "published": "2026-10-19T07:26:32.000Z"
      }
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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."
}