Rwanda has a kick ass army and they showcased it in their intervention in Mozambique. Fresh from capturing a strategic northern Mozambican port held by terrorists for a year they pursuing the insurgents into sorrounding areas. 
Rwandan forces drove out Islamist militants in Mozambique's gas-rich Cabo Delgado province within days. What Mozambique couldn't do in a year.
On August 9, the Rwandan military took the strategically important northern Mozambican port of Mocimboa da Praia from militants
On August 9, the Rwandan military took the strategically important northern Mozambican port of Mocimboa da Praia from militants
The jihadis had occupied the port for over a year but fled towards Tanzania on motorcycles as Rwandan forces approached. Others melted away into the thick forests south of Mocimboa. Around 70 militants were killed.
This is Rwanda, a small land locked East African country retaking Mocimboa da Praia, an important military victory on foreign soil. The Rwandans have every reason to be proud. The Rwandan military showcase itself as one of the most competent and best-organized army in Africa.
They also have some pretty sleek hardware. Like this SH-3 122mm tracked self propelled howitzer.
Atmos 5000 155mm self propelled howitzer
Red arrow HJ-9 anti-tank guided missiles. They strapped it on a Cobra APC.
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