Tag Archives: Rwanda

60 years of UN Police

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Gary Cordner

This article notes the 60th anniversary of UN police involvement in peacekeeping operations. Currently there are about 9,000 UN police officers representing nearly 100 countries deployed in 18 peacekeeping operations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The … Continue reading →

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Female peacekeeper training

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Gary Cordner

Rwandan military women serving as peacekeepers in African conflict zones indicate their training did not adequately prepare them to help victims of gender-based violence, as reported here. Their pre-deployment training was not realistic enough and there was an assumption that, … Continue reading →

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National Police College in Rwanda

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article reviews the courses and degrees delivered through the National Police College in Rwanda, considered a leading institution on the continent. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in professional police studies, forensic science, law, police administration, and conflict/peace studies … Continue reading →

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Women in UN peacekeeping

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This column recommends increased female participation in UN peacekeeping missions, currently at 4% for military and 10% for police. It notes that “Women are routinely underrepresented in peacekeeping operations, even though their participation has been shown to improve mission effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Road traffic injuries in developing countries

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article discusses the impact of traffic crashes in developing countries, where poor infrastructure, weak regulation, and risky behavior contribute to high levels of serious injury and death. One expert notes, “Other fields, like infectious diseases, have done a great … Continue reading →

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Police executive development in Africa

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Gary Cordner

This article reports completion of the 5th Police Senior Command and Staff Course, a 1-year program hosted by the Rwanda National Police College, with 26 graduates representing 10 countries. According to the college’s commandant, “The ultimate goal is to prepare … Continue reading →

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Rwanda year in review

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Gary Cordner

This column provides a review of accomplishments and developments in 2016 by the Rwanda National Police, including a 37% reduction in road traffic accidents, 12% decrease in crime, significant anti-corruption strides, and 1,000 officers deployed in international peacekeeping missions.

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Women meet in Kigali

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Gary Cordner

The first ever “Africa Convention of Women in Security Organs” begins today in Kigali, Rwanda. Some 250 police, military, and prison officials will focus on the problems of gender-based violence, child abuse, and human trafficking in Africa, as well as … Continue reading →

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Women police in Africa

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This article reports increased numbers of women police in Africa, thanks in part to strong UN encouragement. Rwanda has become the top contributor of women to international policing missions, and Kenya’s constitution now requires its National Police to reach 30% … Continue reading →

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Harmonizing police training in East Africa

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This article reports an agreement among several countries in East Africa to harmonize their police training curricula in order to facilitate joint investigations and other regional security initiatives.

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