The Rwanda National Police and Zambia Police Service have renewed their cooperation agreement to strengthen information and knowledge sharing in preventing and combating crime, build the capacity of both institutions in peacekeeping operations and promote other initiatives aimed at improving their operational capabilities.
On Monday, November 9, 2026, the two countries’ police chiefs, Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye and his Zambian counterpart, Graphel Musamba, held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions.
IGP Namuhoranye said the Zambian delegation’s visit to Rwanda, together with previous engagements between the two sides, demonstrates their commitment to and appreciation of the partnership between the police institutions.
“Rwanda National Police and Zambia Police Service have a long history of working together in various security-related activities. This visit provides another opportunity to strengthen our relationship and explore additional ways of expanding our cooperation,” he said.
He added that practical collaboration remains essential, stressing the need to step up efforts to build institutional capacity and strengthen joint action against emerging security threats.
IGP Namuhoranye emphasised that the relationship between the two police institutions is built on a strong foundation established by the highest leadership of both countries, which has facilitated cooperation in implementing mutually beneficial initiatives.
“This is an important opportunity to reflect together and develop strategies that will help shape a safer future for our countries,” he said.
He assured his Zambian counterpart that Rwanda National Police remains committed to sustaining the partnership and is ready to work together to address increasingly complex security challenges.
In his remarks, Zambia’s Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, said the main objective of the visit was to learn from Rwanda’s experience in preparing police contingents for peacekeeping missions.
He added that the Zambian delegation was proud to visit Rwanda National Police, citing its notable achievements, particularly in its operational approaches and the equipment used to maintain security.
During their five-day visit, the delegation is expected to tour several police training institutions, including the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District, the Police Training School (PTS) in Rwamagana District and the Counter-Terrorism Training Centre (CTTC) in Mayange, Bugesera District.
They will also visit various police departments, including the Peace Support Operations (PSO) Department, the Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Centre (CCC) and the Traffic and Licensing Department (TL).
Rwanda National Police and Zambia Police Service first signed a cooperation agreement in 2015 to promote collaboration in various areas, including training, information sharing, counter-terrorism efforts and the fight against transnational crime.
