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ADF Rebels Infiltrate Uganda, Security Forces urges public to be vigilant

Uganda is currently on high alert as the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) announced that a group of rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have infiltrated the country....

Uganda, Zimbabwe to Form Joint Permanent Commission and Business Forum

The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his desire to convene a Joint Permanent Commission and Joint...

Museveni Commends Late Mzee Mwinyi for Fulfilling Nyerere’s Promise of 5000 SMGs to NRA

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed his admiration for the late Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, praising him for fulfilling the...

South Sudan, Rwanda Presidents Discuss Peace, Security in EAC to Consolidate Development

The Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit and President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit and...

UN Sanctions two ADF Leaders for Escalating Violence in DRC

Two Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commanders are among the six rebel leaders the United Nations Security Council has...

ADF Rebels Infiltrate Uganda, Security Forces urges public to be vigilant

Uganda is currently on high alert as the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) announced that a group of rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have infiltrated the country. The security forces have warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre, UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Col Deo Akiki revealed that the Joint Intelligence Forces had confirmed the entry of suspected ADF rebels into Uganda....

Uganda, Zimbabwe to Form Joint Permanent Commission and Business Forum

The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his desire to convene a Joint Permanent Commission and Joint Business Forum between Uganda and Zimbabwe to further solidify cooperation. President Mnangagwa made that statement while officially receiving the credentials of Ambassador Paul Amoru, Uganda’s new High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at State House in Harare. “Both President Museveni and I share a mutual need to activate the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and the establishment of a Joint Business...

Museveni Commends Late Mzee Mwinyi for Fulfilling Nyerere’s Promise of 5000 SMGs to NRA

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed his admiration for the late Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, praising him for fulfilling the pledge made by former Tanzanian President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere to provide 5000 sub-machine guns (SMGs) and 1 million rounds of ammunition to the National Resistance Army (NRA) during their struggle. In a heartfelt message shared on his official social media account, President Museveni joined the global community in mourning the passing of Mzee Hassan Mwinyi, the former President of Tanzania. "This week, our...

South Sudan, Rwanda Presidents Discuss Peace, Security in EAC to Consolidate Development

The Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit and President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit and Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, have discussed ways to consolidate peace and security in the EAC block and foster social-economic development. The duo stressed that peace and security in the East African Community are prerequisites to social and economic development within the community and vital to the achievement of the objectives of the community, calling upon partner states...

UN Sanctions two ADF Leaders for Escalating Violence in DRC

Two Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commanders are among the six rebel leaders the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned for escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following intensified fighting between rebel forces and the country’s army. In a statement released on February 20, 2024, Robert Wood, the United States deputy permanent representative to the UN, said they are pleased that, as of today, six additional armed group leaders will be designated by the UN DRC Sanctions Committee. “These...

Five African Presidents Meet in Addis Ababa to Revive Peace Efforts in Congo’s Conflict

Five African heads of state have met in Addis Ababa to reignite peace efforts and address the dire humanitarian and economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The presidents, including João Lourenço (Angola), Félix Tshisekedi (DRC), William Ruto (Kenya), Paul Kagame (Rwanda), and Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa), have held closed-door meetings about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, believing that their combined influence and commitment could bring regional stability and offer...