Uganda People's Defence Forces Stories

Ugandan army foils terror plot in Kampala, kills two suspects ahead of Martyrs Day celebrations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Authorities suspect that the attack was meant to interfere with proceedings ahead of the Martyrs Day event, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from...

Uganda Opposition MPs stage walkout over 'pre-determined' outcome of key bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

Ssenyonyi's statement came after reports of a ruling party meeting the previous day at State House Entebbe, where members of the National Resistance M...

Uganda's Kizza Besigye charged with possession of firearms following arrest in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The charges stem from incidents dating between October 2023 and November 2024, allegedly taking place in Geneva, Athens, and Nairobi.

Ugandan army denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 17, 2024

Pepin Kavota, the President of the Civil Society in Beni, DRC, fueled the reports in his interview with Politico magazine last week.

Uganda military captures bomb expert in DRC, rescues nine
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The insurgent, Anywari Al Iraq, a Ugandan, was captured in the jungles of the eastern DRC where the Allied Democratic Forces is based.

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