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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pictures of suspected suicide bombers exploding before reaching Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine — believed to be their target — began circulating on social media on Tuesday morning, just before 9:00 a.m. Nearly 40 minutes later, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Acting Spokesperson, Col Chris Magezi, posted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The army has identified the suspected suicide bomber who died in an explosion in Munyonyo. The explosion occurred on Tuesday near Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine, where thousands of pilgrims had gathered for the religious commemoration. Two people, a man and a woman who were suspected to …

Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan army has announced that they have killed two suspected armed terrorists near the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine early today as the country marks Uganda Martyrs Day. Initial reports indicated a bomb blast, but UPDF Acting Director Defence Public Information Col Chris Magezi, has clarified. FULL …

This incident comes barely a month after a similar raid at Lubowa Police Station, where Special Forces Command (SFC) soldiers, led by Lt. Samson Amo, reportedly beat up police officers and civilians at the station.  Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was commotion at Wakiso Police Division on Monday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | At least 7,000 Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) personnel have been deployed to provide covert and overt security before, during and after the Martyrs’ celebrations. The Joint Operations Commit (JOC) has held a series of meetings to ensure the …

Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Because of the unpredictable situation in South Sudan’s northern Upper Nile State, President Salva Kiir has requested the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force to help deliver food to starving citizens. Thousands of South Sudanese are confined in camps in northern Upper Nile State …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has finalized plans to retire seven senior generals this year, in what military officials say is part of ongoing institutional renewal. Among those exiting the force is former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDPENDENT | The deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has warned Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Somalia against delaying decision against Al-Shabaab terrorist. Lt Gen Okiding who is on a week-long visit to UPDF troops serving under African Union Support in Somalia …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Sunday that it has suspended all defense and military cooperation with Germany over the latter’s conduct in the East African country. Chris Magezi, Ugandan military spokesperson, said in a statement issued here that the decision is in response to credible intelligence …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The army has inaugurated a Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), an initiative designed to enhance disease surveillance and bolster the military’s readiness to respond to emerging health threats. SAC has been set up with the help of Prof Dr Moses Joloba, Prof Denis Byarugaba, Prof …