Summary: ‘Baghdad’, a notorious commander of the Allied Democratic Forces rebel group, was killed in a joint operation by UPDF …
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Leaders hail UPDF for crackdown on South Sudan gunmen
Summary: Residents and leaders in Yumbe District praise the UPDF for restoring peace along the Uganda-South Sudan border, enabling farming …
Read More »Uganda Police to Sell Costly Aircraft Due to Ineffectiveness and High Maintenance Costs
Summary: The police plan to sell a costly aircraft due to its limited usefulness and high maintenance costs, opting for …
Read More »2 police officers,1 civilian killed in Kenya bomb blast near police station
Summary: The terrorist organization responsible for the bomb blast in Mandera town, northern Kenya, is suspected to be al-Shabaab. A …
Read More »Is Museveni’s appointment of Gen. Muhoozi as CDF a sign of the Muhoozi Project’s progression, indicating a succession plan in Uganda?
Summary: President Museveni’s appointment of his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Chief of Defence Forces brings the “Muhoozi Project” closer …
Read More »Russia court puts four suspects in Moscow attack under pre-trial custody
Summary: Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in …
Read More »Commander Land Forces Meets Operation Shujaa Commanders for Strategic Review in DRC
Summary: Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, met with Operation Shujaa senior commanders in the Democratic Republic of Congo …
Read More »UPDF Assures Uganda’s Safety Amidst ADF Threats
Summary: UPDF assures Uganda’s safety amidst ADF threats; security measures in place. ADF remnants infiltrate, but UPDF remains vigilant. Previous …
Read More »President Museveni Promotes Son To Army Chief
Summary: Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to head the country’s defense forces, confirming longstanding speculation …
Read More »Museveni Praises Educated Recruits as UPDF Quality Improves
Summary: President Museveni commends the increasing quality of UPDF due to educated recruits. 89 graduate scientists complete basic military course, …
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