“Uganda’s Next War”
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Monusco and Rwanda Welcome DRC-M23 Doha Peace Declaration
The latest push for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received a boost with endorsements from the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO and the Government of Rwanda, following the July 19 signing of a Declaration of Principles in Doha between Kinshasa and the M23-led Congo
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Maj. Gen. James Ssebagala Reportedly Passes Away—RIP
Uganda is mourning the reported passing of Maj. Gen. James Kizza Ssebagala, a respected senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The news has sparked grief across the country, especially among those who served with him.Social media has been
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UNGU-XI Commander Visits Uganda’s Embassy in Somalia
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI), Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia.The visit aimed to reinforce coordination between U
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UPDF Unveils Modern Auditorium at Singo With Support From U.S. Govt
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has commissioned a new state-of-the-art auditorium at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO TC) in Singo, a project funded by the United States government under the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI).The facility,
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UPDF Confirms Five Soldiers Dead in Mogadishu Chopper Crash
The UPDF has confirmed that five of its soldiers under theAfrican Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia died after the helicopter they were travelling in crashed.The incident that happened near Mogadishu International Airport early Tuesday morning saw a UPDF Mi-24 co
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UK Welcomes DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, Urges Swift Implementation and Addresses Concerns
The United Kingdom has publicly commended the recent efforts by the African Union, United States, and Qatar in brokering a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.Following the signing of a peace agreement by the foreign m
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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday
Israel has carried out several air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, saying it was targeting Hezbollah's drone production.The attack on Thursday night, the eve of Eid Al Adha, one of the most important celebrations in Islam, followed evacuation warnings for several bui
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Berlin Slams Uganda’s Claims Against Envoy as ‘Absurd’ Amid Defence Row
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations by the Ugandan military that its ambassador in Kampala, Matthias Schauer, was involved in subversive activities, deepening a diplomatic rift that has put a longstanding defence partnership on ice.“We reject these allegations in the strong
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Museveni Urges Leaders on Increasing Productivity for Development
President Museveni has advised local leaders in the Rwenzori sub-region to avoid tackling multiple tasks simultaneously.He emphasized that multitasking could reduce efficiency and increase errors, while focusing on one task at a time can lead to improved concentration, productivity an