Uganda: DRC Allows Ugandan Army to Expand Operation Shuja to Go After Fleeing ADF

The DRC government has allowed the joint operations between the Ugandan army and FARDC to expand to new areas that will see the two armies go after fleeing ADF fighters. Read more »

Uganda: ADF Agent Hands Self to Security as Probe Into Bombs Recovered in Kampala Widens

The joint security agencies investigating the recent Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs) recovered in various parts of the city have widened the probe into these bombs. Read more »

Uganda: Ongoing Bobi Wine Rallies Vulnerable to Militant Attacks - Police Warn

Police have warned leaders of the National Unity Platform that their ongoing mobilization tours and the resultant rallies are organized in such a manner that could attract… Read more »

Uganda: Army Guns Must Be Fingerprinted, Museveni Orders

President Museveni has once again redirected that army guns be fingerprinted as one of the ways to curb crime, especially that carried out using guns. Read more »

Uganda: Army to Deploy Satellite in the Space, Says Museveni

President Museveni has said the Ugandan army, UPDF will soon join other countries to deploy "eyes" in the space in form of a satellites. Read more »

Uganda: IDs a Must for Visitors to Churches, Hotels Says Museveni As He Allays Terrorist Fears

President Museveni has directed that it is now a requirement for visitors entering places of worship and hotels to present their identity cards as one of the measures to deal with… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Air Force Retirees Warned Over 'Sharks' Waiting for Their Retirement Package

Retiring officers from the Uganda Peoples' Defence Air Force have been cautioned to be vigilant against potential financial risks that could impact their retirement savings. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Orders Security Ministers to Address Terror Threats On Thursday

Parliament has directed the minister of security, defence and one of internal affairs to come and explain to the country on the state on national security in the wake of improvised… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Leaders Extend Mandate of Regional Force in DRC By Three Months

The East African Heads of state have resolved to extend the mandate of the East African Community (EAC) regional force in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to December 8,… Read more »

Uganda: Take Terror Alerts Very Seriously, in Fact Suspect Your Shadows Too - Police

The Uganda Police has dismissed rumours that terror alerts issued recently are politically motivated, calling upon citizens to take the alerts seriously to avoid a situation. Read more »

Uganda: Unlocking Finance, Trade, Investment, and Empowering Refugee Women

The Uganda Economic Forum, themed "Unlocking Opportunities" in finance, investment, and trade, all eyes turned to a pivotal topic: "Economic Opportunities for Refugee Women." Read more »

Uganda: Police Say They Have Recovered 5 More Bombs As Country Battles With Terrorist Threats

Police have said they have recovered five more bombs after the Sunday incident in which an Improvised Explosive Device(IED) was safely detonated at Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral… Read more »

Uganda: Army to Launch Another Large-Scale Offensive Against ADF as Uganda's Stay in DRC is Extended

The Ugandan army, the UPDF is set to launch a fourth large-scale round of the offensive dubbed Operation Shuja against ADF terrorists inside the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »

Uganda: General Kayihura Finally Retires From Army After 41 Years

The former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura was on Thursday one of the 11 generals who officially retired from active service of the UPDF. Read more »

Gabon: Who Is the New Leader of Gabon Who Overthrew Ali Bongo?

Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon on Wednesday have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the West African state's transitional leader. Read more »

Central Africa: LRA Leader Joseph Kony Is Now Aged, Very Weak - Family Tells Museveni

The family of Joseph Kony has told President Museveni that the Lord's Resistance Army(LRA) leader who is now 62 is weak . Read more »

Africa: Was Wagner Boss Prigozhin a Dead Man Walking?

Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June Yevgeny Prigozhin was described by Russia watchers as "a dead man walking". Read more »

Uganda: Defence Attachés to Uganda Urged to Strengthen Mutual Ties

Defence Attachés accredited to Uganda have been urged to maintain and strengthen the existing mutual cooperation between Uganda and their respective countries. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF, DRC Joint Forces Rescue 19 in Offensive Against ADF

A joint operation of the UPDF and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday rescued 19 in the ongoing offensive against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: ISIS Links and Foreign Fighters - Inside the Emergence of ADF As Deadliest Armed Group in DRC, Region

A report by the Bridgeway Foundation, a US charity organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities around the world has indicated that ADF has over the past five… Read more »

Uganda: Government Should Gazette Nakivubo Stadium As a Tourism Site

Following its renovation to meet modern standards by Ugandan businessman Al-Hajji Hamis Kiggundu, Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium has started to garner attention not just within… Read more »

Uganda: Government Extends Amnesty to Rebel Fighters - a Path to Reintegration and Peace

The Ugandan government has taken a significant step towards fostering peace and reintegration by extending amnesty to rebel fighters for an additional two years. Read more »

Uganda: Second Batch of Former LRA Rebels Returns Home, Assured of 'Total' Peace

The State Minister for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs, Huda Abason Oleru has assured former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels who returned to Uganda after denouncing the… Read more »

Uganda: Another ADF Rebel Killed, More Abductees Rescued As Joint Forces Comb DR Congo

The UPDF has in its operation together with DRC army , FARDC against Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) rebel group inside DR Congo has continued to bear fruits. Read more »

Uganda: 150 Community Leaders in Kampala Trained On Refugee Rights

Local community leaders comprising of at least 150 Local Council Chairpersons in Kampala have been trained on refugee policies and refugee rights to work in Uganda. Read more »