Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The military operation launched against the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF in the Democratic Republic of Congo will only come to an end when the group is completely defeated, the UPDF has announced. Early this week, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces-UPDF and the DRC forces launched a …
Read More »Amnesty International speaks out on UPDF operation
Beni, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Amnesty International is calling for the protection of civilians and adherence to international humanitarian law as the governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) launch a joint military operation against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. The Ugandan army announced on …
Read More »Bad roads slow down UPDF armored vehicles
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF has halted the use of armoured vehicles in the ongoing ground offensive against the Allied Democratic Force- ADF rebels due to the poor roads in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, The UPDF, in …
Read More »DRC nationals hail UPDF
Bunia, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo have applauded Uganda Peoples Defense forces-UPDF for raiding Allied Democratic forces-ADF camps in Eastern DRC. The UPDF, in a joint operation with DRC forces, launched a series of strikes against the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF militants in neighbouring …
Read More »Ministry of works unveils equipment for constructing roads in DR Congo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled equipment secured from different countries to construct and upgrade three roads in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC. The road equipment including excavators, tractors, rollers, vehicles for monitoring, trucks and containers installed with office, accommodation and health facilities …
Read More »Fishermen want FPU investigated for allegedly selling impounded fish in DRC
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen on Lake Albert in the Bunyoro sub-region want top army officials to investigate the Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU operatives for allegedly selling impounded immature fish in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC. The FPU has been conducting operations against illegal fishing gear on Lake Albert since …
Read More »Gov’t tasked to update Parliament on UPDF deployment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked government to present to Parliament a comprehensive report on its foreign deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). This followed a matter raised by Jonathan Ebwalu, Soroti West Division MP about the presence of the …
Read More »East Africa’s terrorism hotspots
An expert examines the roots and solutions Uganda has had a string of terror attacks lately. The most recent bombings took place in Kampala’s central business district and were claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group. Tensions have been increasing across the border too, in Kenya. The government has instructed …
Read More »Amnesty Commission warns former ADF rebels against rejoining rebellion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former rebels of the Allied Democratic Force-ADF have been warned against collaborating with the rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC. Amnesty Commission Uganda says any pardoned person who will engage in any activities aimed at threatening national security will have their amnesty canceled …
Read More »Regional ministers approve DRC’s request to join EAC
Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers has recommended the admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the East African Community. The decision follows DRC’s request to join the block that was followed by the EAC technical expert’s successful verification of the …
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