In Eastern DRC, the joint UPDF/FARDC Operation Shujaa is making progress against ADF terrorists. They’ve rescued over 30 abductees and recovered weapons. The pursuit of ADF senior commanders, Muhammad Lumisa and Rafiki, continues.
The African Union (AU) has selected former Ugandan Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda to join a team of election observers monitoring the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe, scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
In a joint operation between the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a total of 19 individuals were rescued from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. The rescue mission, including women, children, and men, took place in Ituri province.
DIGP Tumusiime Katsigazi assures Kassanda miners of robust security during a meeting in Kyekampala. The commitment to combating crime and ensuring regional safety was reiterated.
President Yoweri Museveni received a special message from the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E Abiy Ahmed through his envoy Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have made significant strides against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in a joint operation code named ‘Operation Shujaa’ said by Major General Dick Olum, the commander of UPDF’s Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa.
The Deputy Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC) Brig. Charity Bainababo has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin Okoth Ochola to consider elevating the Police Presidential Guard (PPG) to a bigger unit to enable them to retain the promoted officers who have experience to serve the country betterduring a pipping ceremony for the recently promoted PPG officers at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe.
