On 30^th September 2026, the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) fraternity celebrated the 60^th Independence Day of the Republic of Botswana. It was attended by students of the Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC) 15, faculty members, and college staff.

The occasion was presided over by the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor (Dy Comdt & CI), Brig Gen Jean Chrysostome NGENDAHIMANA. On behalf of the college fraternity, he congratulated Maj Olebogeng Christopher KATUNG who proudly represents Botswana in Senior Command and Staff Course 15 on the 60^th Independence Day of his homeland. The Dy Comdt in his remarks, he said: 

Rwanda and Botswana share a warm and cordial relationship. Our cooperation spans diplomacy, defence and security, and investment promotion. Most importantly for this college, the two defence forces have expanded military training and professional development, and officers from each side have gained a deeper understanding of the other’s institutions and experiences over the last decade. We have therefore been particularly honoured to host Maj Olebogeng Christopher KATUNG and to support his professional development through our training programmes.

The student who spoke on behalf of the Republic of Botswana at the college, Maj Olebogeng Christopher KATUNG, wished to cordially express his sincere appreciation to the RDFCSC leadership for making it possible for him to celebrate that day.

Long live Botswana, long live Rwanda, and long live our allies and partners.