The President of the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, donates 10 pickup trucks to the UPDF for Operation Shujaa

Following a report we bumped into yesterday, Several internet users have been attacking me wondering how i get the reports and  described the information I obtained as exclusive regarding the donation of 10 jeeps to the Ugandan army by Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi as unique.

To learn more, I asked my contact if there was any other proof besides the photos he sent me to confirm that the donation did indeed come from the Congolese president. He sent me an official statement that will be published soon by the UPDF on this matter.

 

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, donated ten brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser pickup trucks to the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of Operation Shujaa, in recognition of the force's contribution to the fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (#ADF) terrorists.

These vehicles are expected to bolster ongoing joint operations aimed at eliminating the last remaining ADF elements and restoring lasting peace and security in eastern DRC.

In handing over the vehicles on behalf of President Tshisekedi, the Governor of North Kivu, Major General Somo Kakule Evariste, stated that the Congolese President highly valued the strong cooperation between the governments of Uganda and the DRC, as well as the success of the joint military operations against the ADF.

The Governor of Ituri also commended the joint efforts of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the UPDF, emphasizing that their operations had significantly contributed to improving peace and stability in eastern DRC.

Upon receiving the vehicles in Beni, the commander of the Joint Force Operation Shujaa and commander of the UPDF Mountain Infantry Division, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, thanked President Tshisekedi for this gesture and reaffirmed the joint forces' commitment to continue pursuing the ADF until the terrorist group is completely defeated.

Since its launch in November 2021, Operation Shujaa has achieved significant results. This joint operation has helped restore security in parts of eastern DRC, allowing thousands of displaced people to return to their homes, facilitating the release of abductees, weakening the ADF's operational capabilities, and neutralizing several of its senior commanders.

The improved security situation has also allowed schools to reopen and boosted cross-border trade between Uganda and the DRC. Infrastructure development has also progressed, with road projects—notably the Beni–Kasindi, Beni–Biakato, Biakato–Mangina, and Luna–Komanda axes—facilitating trade and traffic.

As a result, the number of freight trucks crossing the border between the two countries has increased from approximately 13,000 per month to over 30,000.

Operation Shujaa is a joint military offensive conducted by the UPDF and the FARDC against the ADF in the Kivu and Ituri regions. It was launched in November 2021 following a series of terrorist bomb attacks in Kampala. Subsequent exchanges between Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tshisekedi led to the establishment of this joint operation, which has strengthened bilateral security cooperation and significantly weakened the presence of the ADF in eastern DRC.

Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, the governors of North Kivu and Ituri, and the Ugandan army all indicate that the joint "Shujaa" operations against the ADF are a success. In a recent official statement issued after receiving ten jeeps—including some provided by the Congolese head of state—the Ugandan army (UPDF) declared that this contribution serves as recognition by the Congolese president of the Ugandan troops' success in hunting down ADF rebels. “The Congolese president highly values ​​the strong cooperation between the governments of Uganda and the DRC, as well as the success of the joint military operations against the ADF,” the document notes. It adds that this sentiment is shared by the military governors of North Kivu and Ituri, who emphasized that the Ugandan army's operations have significantly contributed to improving peace and stability in the eastern DRC. For its part, the UPDF views its track record as clearly positive, noting that the operations have helped boost economic trade between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. “The number of cargo trucks crossing the border between the two countries has increased from approximately 13,000 per month before the launch of Operation Shujaa to over 30,000 today,” the document further states.

A collaborator of the Islamist terrorists ADF/MTM/ISCAP has been arrested.

 A collaborator of the Islamist terrorists ADF/MTM/ISCAP has been arrested.  

Mr. Kasereka Kakolele was apprehended by security services on July 16th upon a complaint from the people of KALIBO. He played the role of a terrorist ADF/MTM/ISCAP scout before the massacres in MANGINA and KALIBO in the Beni Territory.  

Security services commend this determined population for strengthening the marriage between the state and its people to jointly counter this jihadist threat ADF/MTM operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in North Kivu and Ituri. Instead of remaining manipulated by certain compatriots of bad intentions who engage in playing the enemy's game.  

RT Pambazuko technician from Mangina found dead after being kidnapped by the ADF

The lifeless body of Serge Vusama, a technician at Radio Télévision Pambazuko in Mangina, was found on Wednesday in Kadengeli, in the Baswagha-Madiwe group (Beni territory).

Missing since July 14 after an attack by the ADF, he was killed by the rebels. The Mangina-Madiwe Journalists' Association condemns this murder and calls on the authorities to strengthen the protection of media professionals and the populatio

Did UPDF officers meet with M23 officers in Kitsombiro?

For over three days I have been frustratingly receiving both OSINT and HUMINT info in the claimed meeting between UPDF and M23  officers.There is a toxic rumour around Kinshasha that the mighty UPDF could occupy areas vacated by the M23 should the group withdraw from additional villages in Lubero. The March 23 Movement (AFC_M23) met with the Ugandan UPDF force on Friday, July 17, in Kitsombiro, According to the wazalendo spies within the local societies, claim is that the two parties discussed the possibility of the UPDF occupying areas the M23 might abandon if it withdraws from further villages. This development comes amidst reports of a potential gradual M23 disengagement towards Kanyabayonga. The wazalendo claim that a reconnaissance mission was conducted in the Kanyambi area, near Kitsombiro, in anticipation of a possible deployment of Ugandan forces.We put up this here in this writing so that the UPDF can be aware of this information circulating in Kinshasha.I call upon all the UPDF intelligence fraternity to develop more on this! 

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FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY. 

FARDC) are already in Goma to participate in the activities of the joint enhanced verification mechanism set up as part of the direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the political-military platform Alliance River Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23).

 Three officers of the Congolese army (

FARDC) are already in Goma to participate in the activities of the joint enhanced verification mechanism set up as part of the direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the political-military platform Alliance River Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23).

It's about:

- lieutenant colonel Ben Epule Cosmas

- Major Lokuli Bofanda Freddy 

- Major  Dimonokene André

André

The role of the expanded joint verification mechanism is to monitor the effective implementation of the ceasefire and includes members from the Congolese government, AFC-M23, #MONUSCO and international observers from, among other things, #Qatar, #Togo, the African Union and the United States.

WHY DID MARK ZUCKERBERG CHOOSE KUNAL SHAH AS WHATSAPP'S NEW CEO?

  The tech world is constantly evolving, and Meta has just announced a major change at the helm of WhatsApp. After several years of leadership, Will Cathcart is stepping down as CEO of WhatsApp. Under his leadership, the app became the world's most used messaging platform, with over 3 billion active users. 🔹 What Will Cathcart brought to WhatsApp During his tenure, he oversaw some of the biggest changes in the app's history: ✅ Strengthening end-to-end encryption to protect conversations. ✅ Deploying WhatsApp Business, now used by millions of businesses. ✅ Improving audio and video calls, which became more stable and of higher quality. ✅ Introducing Communities to organize groups at scale. ✅ Connect the same account on multiple devices. ✅ Create Channels, allowing creators, media outlets, and organizations to communicate with their followers. ✅ New privacy features: chat locking, disappearing messages, screenshot protection in certain situations, and enhanced control over personal data. Thanks to these innovations, WhatsApp has become much more than just a messaging app: it's now an essential tool for communicating, working, learning, and doing business. 🚀 Why did Mark Zuckerberg choose Kunal Shah? Kunal Shah's selection was no accident. A renowned entrepreneur in the technology and digital finance sectors, he is considered one of the most influential innovators of his generation. According to Meta, this appointment aims to prepare WhatsApp for the next stage of its development. 🎯 The main objectives of this new direction 🔹 Accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (Meta AI) to offer a more powerful assistant directly within WhatsApp. 🔹 Further develop WhatsApp Business to provide businesses with new sales, customer service, and automation tools. 🔹 Expand digital payments and financial services in countries where this functionality is available. 🔹 Introduce new features while maintaining the simplicity that makes WhatsApp successful. 🔹 Strengthen the fight against scams, fake accounts, spam, and cyberattacks. 🔹 Improve the application's performance, speed, and stability. 🔹 Find new ways to generate revenue through business and professional services, without compromising end-to-end encryption of private conversations. 📌 Key Takeaways ➡️ WhatsApp has NOT been sold. ➡️ Its owner remains Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg. ➡️ The only change is the leadership of the app, with Kunal Shah taking the helm to lead a new phase of innovation. The coming years could see deeper integration of artificial intelligence, more powerful tools for businesses, more financial services, and new features for WhatsApp's billions of users. 💬 Do you think this new leadership will allow WhatsApp to remain the world's number one messaging app? 

FARDC has announced the recapture of several strategic positions in south Kivu

According to the spokesperson for Operation Sukola 2 South in South Kivu, the FARDC claims to have recaptured several strategic positions in the Minembwe highlands, including the village of Kitavi, the town of Irundu, and positions located in Madegu, following operations conducted against armed groups active in the area.

🔴 Recapture of several strategic positions around Minembwe town

🔴 Continued military operations to restore state authority

🔴 Attempt to retake the Minembwe town airfield

🔴 Reports of bombings that hit the general hospital and civilian homes

🔴 Calls from the population for swift intervention to strengthen their security

The FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) indicate they are continuing their operations to secure the population and consolidate their presence in this part of the Fizi territory, South Kivu.

BENI: PANIC IN KALONGO, POPULATION FLEE AS ​​SUSOECTED ADF ATTACKS APPROACH.

On the night of June 13, 2026, widespread panic gripped the population of Kalongo, in the Beni territory. Men, women, and children were seen running in various directions, fearing for their safety in the face of reports of the alleged approach of ADF elements.

This latest alert reignites the anxieties of residents in a region regularly plagued by insecurity and attacks attributed to the ADF. In recent months, several deadly incidents have been reported in the Beni region, causing population displacement and a climate of constant fear.