Four senior UPDF officers have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal benefit.

 Four senior UPDF officers have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal benefit. The accused; Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ocitti Kidega, Maj Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Capt Kenneth Labwon Kinyera, have denied the charges. Prosecution alleges the officers diverted about 27,000 litres of diesel for personal use between July 2022 and December 2023 in Kampala and Jinja. The Court, chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, has adjourned the matter to May 29, 2026, for mention..

o May 29, 2026, for mention.

General Sultani Makenga chaired a strategic meeting with livestock farmers in Goma

General Sultani Makenga chairs strategic meeting with livestock farmers in Goma ,  participated in a meeting with authorities of the AFC/M23 movement in Goma on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This meeting is part of an ongoing dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration between local stakeholders and authorities in areas under the movement's control. The proceedings were chaired by Major General Sultani Makenga, Chief of Staff of the Congolese Revolutionary Army (ARC). During his address, Major General Sultani Makenga called on livestock farmers of all persuasions to promote peaceful coexistence and strict adherence to livestock farming regulations in the various affected areas. He also urged them to actively participate in efforts to consolidate lasting peace. This meeting also allowed participants to freely express their concerns, particularly those related to their work. The authorities present provided them with answers and guidance. Following the discussions, the livestock farmers, who came from several localities, expressed their satisfaction with the initiative, which they consider an important forum for dialogue. They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting efforts to combat negative practices and promote stability in the region.

Provincial representative in Butembo denounces the ban on heavy vehicles along kasindi-Butembo road!

Faced with the immobilization of numerous box-body trucks, provincial deputy Muhindo Musitu Chafi is advocating for an exceptional exemption to limit economic losses and security risks.

This request comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the ban on oversized trucks on the Butembo-Kasindi route, a strategic road for supplying the region.

Several economic stakeholders are denouncing a measure with serious consequences for commercial activities, already weakened by insecurity.

ADF burns down the village of salate

According to sources from our military friends,the village of Salate, located about 25 km from Epulu, was reportedly attacked overnight from Friday to Saturday by elements attributed to the ADF.

According to initial reports, several houses were set on fire, reducing a large part of the village to ashes. The full extent of the damage and further details are still to be confirmed by official sources.

FARDC claims Neutralizing M23/RDF Fixed-Wing Military Drone (UAV) in MINEMBWE and Denounces Escalation Saturday, April 25, 2026,

According to OSINT collections and HUMINT reports ,the  Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) announced that they shot down a UAV belonging to the M23/RDF coalition in the northern highlands of Minembwe, in the Fizi territory of South Kivu province.

According to military sources, the aircraft was targeting positions held by the FARDC army in the village of Kakenge. It was intercepted and neutralized in mid-air before reaching its target, without causing any casualties or material damage.

In an official statement, Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, spokesperson for Operation Sukola 2 South/South Kivu, denounced a "violation of international commitments," referring in particular to agreements governing the use of drones in conflict zones. The Congolese army accuses the M23/Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) coalition of using these devices in operations that have already caused civilian casualties, notably in the Mikenge area, known as "Point Zero," during recent incidents.

Furthermore, the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) claim to have captured a member of the Rwandan special forces during a counterattack in the same region of the Minembwe highlands, without providing further details on the circumstances of the capture. Faced with this situation, the Congolese army is attempting to reassure the public. She affirms her continued vigilance and determination to protect civilian populations and defend the country's territorial integrity against any form of aggression in this unstable part of eastern DRC. 

Complex equipments recovered from the ADF rebels

 A glimpse into the logistics of the ADF rebels in these images of a complex arsenal of equipment recovered by the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army during the capture of an ADF/ISCAP camp near the Ituri River as part of joint Operation Shujaa.

We can see:

- An arsenal of weapons and ammunition,

- Several wires and pieces of shrapnel for making improvised explosive devices capable of causing more damage than conventional bombs,

- Flour mills to facilitate feeding the fighters and their dependents,

- Solar panels and generators for a continuous power supply in camps often located deep in the jungle,

- Chainsaws,

- Weighing equipment,

- Walkie-talkies,

- The bicycle wheel shown here can be used as a bellows to fan the flames for melting metals, a technique often used locally by blacksmiths...

- The two containers marked TNT appear to contain trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive used in various mixtures, notably in equal proportions with ammonium nitrate to form amatol. TNT is a common military and industrial explosive, valued for its high stability (low sensitivity to shock/friction) and ease of handling, particularly its melting point of 82°C.

The equipment in this photo reinforces the theory that, since their entrenchment in the forest, the ADF have always been supplied by an external network.

UPDF and FARDC flees 200 civilians from the hands of ADF

 More than 200 civilians freed from the hands of the ADF, the Ugandan army (UPDF) announced, adding that it is intensifying its military operations in eastern DRC in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

"The joint forces of the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have freed more than 200 civilians held captive following a major offensive against an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) camp located along the Epulu River in eastern DRC. The camp was under the control of Ssebagala, a notorious ADF commander, also known as Mzee Mayor. During the operation, several ADF fighters were killed and a significant cache of weapons was recovered," the UPDF stated.

Addressing civilians freed in Mungamba, the commander of Operation Shujaa, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, stated that the joint forces remained committed to completely dismantling the ADF networks and restoring public order. He urged those freed to cooperate with the security forces.

“You are not in detention. You are victims of abduction, and we will ensure that you are handed over to the appropriate authorities so that you can be reunited with your families,” he added.

Among those rescued were a 14-year-old girl, the youngest, and a 19-year-old boy, the oldest. Many testified to appalling conditions of captivity, including lack of food, forced labor, and corporal punishment for disobedience. Several appeared frail, suffering from untreated illnesses such as malaria, respiratory infections, and physical exhaustion. Kasereka Ndina, aged 41, one of the survivors, expressed his gratitude to the joint forces for their rescue and support, saying it had revived his hope of returning home.