Kanyabayonga still under the FARDC and Wazalendo despite the social media rumours that it has been captured.

 After violent clashes on Thursday in the hills overlooking Sake, the situation is calm this Friday. SADC bombings have reduced a M23_RDF reserve force to dust in Rumeneti. Several deaths have been reported in Mushaki, including officers and soldiers bombed in their positions in the Mushaki hills, says our source on site. In Kanyabayonga, the FARDC still controls the city despite the advance of the rebels as far as Butalongola, less than 15 km away. The FARDC positions remain intact towards Armoiries. In the territory of Masisi, fighting broke out at 4 a.m. between the M23-RDF and the Wazalendo. At 7:10 a.m., the Wazalendo, led by self-proclaimed General Kawiti, recovered the strategic Ndumba hill for a few hours. At 9:30 a.m., a reinforcement of the M23 from Kiluku and nambi/kabase has just succeeded in repelling the wazalendo, thus regaining control of this locked hill of #Shasha and muremure. The wazalendo are reorganizing, the situation remains volatile. Fighting has also been reported since 5 a.m. on Kasopo hill in the Bashali group. As of now,after a day of urban fighting,the Wazalendo and FARDC have taught the M23 a very good lesson,and claims to have killed an M23 commander in these clashes for kanyabayonga.

A YOUNG MAN SUSPECTED SPY OF THE M23 REBELS WAS STONED THEN BURNED IN MUGUNGA

 

He was stoned on Thursday, May 30, 2024 by the angry population, mostly displaced by war, not far from the Lushagala camp in the Mugunga district. According to local testimonies, this alleged M23 spy was filming the positions of the FARDC in Lushagala from or the army would have responded. According to the population, he was filming to direct the M23 rebels who were seeking to destroy the heavy weapons of the FARDC who had been shooting at them since 4 a.m. ''There were 3 of them and they filmed each time it was fired, the direction from which the shots from the heavy weapons of the Congolese army and the SAMIDRC came and sent the images to the M23_RDF. When the population approached from him his two others vanished into the Lushagala camp. After the population got their hands on him, he began to ask for forgiveness, begging to go and show where those who entrusted him with this filming mission were. But under the influence of anger and without qualms. , the population burned him alive after being stoned. ''explains a resident at the scene. The president of Mugunga civil society, Christian KALAMO condemns this case of popular justice which benefited the enemy rather than the loyalist forces. A resident explains: ''His phone is proof, he was filming the heavy weapons, he had already sent the photos to members of the M23, we have suffered for a long time, we cannot tolerate that someone for their own interests continues to attack us. .'' This is an act that we do not encourage, by carrying out this act the country lends a lot of information which was to help the country. The person killed would be a lead exploited to have all the information necessary to properly identify the sponsors . But when the population does mob justice, the government loses many things that it would have revealed and informed.

A new administration in Kinshasha!

 The Suminwa government, an in-depth reshuffle The new government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, has 54 members, 3 fewer than the previous cabinet of Sama Lukonde. There is a slight increase in female representation, with 17 ministers compared to 16 previously. This in-depth reshuffle resulted in 30 new ministers appointed, while 15 old ones were reappointed and 9 were reassigned to other ministries. This government will have the difficult task of meeting the economic, social and security challenges facing the country in the years to come. Here is the complete list of members of the Judith Suminwa Tuluka government.

M23 launches an FM radio station in Bunagana.

 

M23 have opened a new fm radio station.It will be officially opened and launched on 2 June . According to various people contacted ,this radio is to publicise the activities and programs of M23.This radio station is haboured in Bunagana.This is showing that M23 has started improving it's political agenda and a move to more stable political maturity and this undoubtedly will help in disserminating information.One fundamental problems and hindrances M23 has been facing is political clarity.The power of information dissermination,politucal program enlightement and propaganda have played a vital role in wars.This may be the direction.

Operation Leopard still aiming at full control o Rwindi.

 After a Sunday tinged with the sounds of weapons in the territory of Rutshuru, particularly on the hills overlooking Kibirizi, Kashalira, Katolo, Kikuku, Bwalanda and Rwindi from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m. where the lines do not move until then. this Monday morning our sources in these areas affirm that the situation is waking up calm in a few hills apart from Malianga, Kitereko and Mwamba where since 5 a.m. this morning, intense fighting between the M23/RDF and FARDC on the one hand and on the other elsewhere the wazalendo are indicated. Note that the FARDC and wazalendo still control Chaghala, Lusuli, Mirangi, Lusogha, Birundule, Kitolu, Kirere, Buluma, coats of arms surrounding and thus blocking any attempt by the M23_RDF to advance in Kanyabayonga.In the territory of Masisi, for 3 hours, the hill of Ndumba has been under fire from the wazalendo supported by the FARDC who are trying to dislodge the rebels who continue to resist in this strategic hill constituting a shield for muremure, Shasha. We are closely monitoring the situation for updates.

Military whisper hint on a possible reshuffle with FARDC and CNP

A late night call from Kinshasha reveals ...........!!!!According to the latest Military intelligence whispers from Kinshasha's palace of nation, major reshuffles are expected soon within the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the Congolese National Police (PNC). These changes would result in permutations and dismissals of senior officials within these institutions responsible for the country's security.

FARDC clashes with M23 in Kyagala!

 FARDC repeled a new attempt by the M23_RDF_AFC coalition in Kyaghala in Rutshuru territory, it has neutralized and captured others. "Detonations of heavy and light weapons were heard this Sunday, May 26 in Kyaghala +_ 30 km from Kanyabayonga. The Congolese army supported by young Wazalendo resistance fighters pushed back the enemy who wanted to overflow into Kyaghala. 12 among the M23_RDF were captured and several others neutralized,” confides a military source in the area. According to this source, the elements of the M23_RDF_AFC coalition were unable to confront the FARDC, they wore Congolese army uniforms to pass themselves off as the FARDC but this tactic was quickly discovered. "A FARDC and  M23 hand-to-hand engagement never took place. Sometimes they give money to the black sheep to sell them the army positions and achieve a withdrawal or either overrun and take the population as a human shield", specifies the source.

A citizen of Poland has been sentenced to death by Kinshasha gorvenment

 Kinshasa captured Mariusz Maujewisk in February, This Polish national has been sentenced to death for spying on and sabotaging  facilities of Congolese army for the rebels.

Rwandese CDF meets Uganda CDF.

 

Merely a month  after meeting the CDF of DRC,Muhoozi meets the CDF of Rwanda.If was the right,wright and light person to be inclusive in this meeting.my statement would be "Stop the madness in DRC".......Ther is none or no gorvenment that can fail to groom or own a dog,but do not let the GROOMED dog become a symbol of your" DOGNESS".One of the most disappointment people in Rutshuru have faced ,is this rebellion and its leaders dictating upon the market.How do you impose a give prive tag on somones commodity,how do you dictate on which products and where they have to come from?????? Did not you know that DRC was a liberal economy??...how do you think traders and businessmen from neighborhoods were gonna feel?????There is no any civic rebellion that can win if it starts doing things that turn off the civilians?????.......... M23 cannot win,it can hold any popularity if such polices ingenered or sentimentally driven because the rebels want to feel or to make their supports see ............STOP THAT STUPIDITY.How will you stop people from thinking that it is a Rwandan/kagame war yet you are foolishly and un calculatively implementing the replica of the Rwandan policies... I know ,you think I am against Rwanda...against kagame....but IAM against these Congolese who do not know how to fight for what they owe to fight for!

Russian military Tanks:T-72, T-80 and T-90.

 T-72

There is nothing that raises questions within civilians than seeing and wting to know about military wares.Recently a friend saw Tanks that were placed by Russia and was shocked to see similar structures he saw in his country.He then asked for a differentiation of all the tanks he saw and was wondering if an African country can own such or if wh he saw in his country was really similar to the one he had seen.He made us think of trying to get a thorough description of these tanks.

T-72

The T-72 tank is a main battle tank (MBT) that originated in the Soviet Union. It was designed to be a cost-effective solution for mass production and deployment across the Soviet military and its allies. The T-72 entered service in the early 1970s and has since become one of the most widely produced and exported tanks in the world.The T-72 is a Soviet-designed main battle tank that has been widely used around the world since its introduction in the early 1970s. It was created to be a cost-effective alternative to the more advanced T-64 and to complement the T-62. The T-72 has seen action in numerous conflicts and has been continuously upgraded over the years to maintain its effectiveness on the modern battlefield.

Some key features of the T-72 include its powerful 125mm smoothbore gun, composite armor, and relatively low profile. It has been produced in various variants, with different armor protection, engines, and fire control systems. The tank has been exported to many countries and has been license-produced in several of them.

Despite being considered somewhat outdated compared to more modern designs, the T-72 remains in service in numerous countries due to its reliability, simplicity, and low cost. However, it has been criticized for its relatively poor crew survivability and vulnerability to modern anti-tank weapons.

Here are some key features and characteristics of the T-72:

Armament: The T-72 is typically armed with a 125mm smoothbore main gun, which is capable of firing various types of ammunition, including armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds, high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds, and high-explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) rounds. It also has a secondary armament consisting of a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and a roof-mounted 12.7mm machine gun.

Armor: The T-72 features composite armor, which combines steel with other materials like ceramics or plastics to enhance protection against anti-tank weapons. While effective against older anti-tank munitions, the armor of early T-72 variants was found to be vulnerable to modern anti-tank missiles and kinetic energy penetrators. Subsequent variants have seen improvements in armor protection.

Mobility: The T-72 is powered by a V-12 diesel engine, providing it with good mobility both on and off-road. It has a maximum road speed of around 60 km/h (37 mph) and a range of approximately 500 kilometers (310 miles) on internal fuel.

Crew: The tank typically has a crew of three: a commander, a gunner, and a driver. The commander is responsible for overall operation and coordination, the gunner aims and fires the main gun, and the driver maneuvers the tank.

Variants and Upgrades: Over the years, the T-72 has been produced in numerous variants and has undergone various upgrades to improve its capabilities and address its weaknesses. These upgrades have included improvements to firepower, armor protection, and electronics.

Export: The T-72 has been exported to numerous countries around the world and has seen action in various conflicts. It has been license-produced in several countries, further expanding its global presence.

While the T-72 is considered somewhat outdated compared to more modern tanks, it remains in service in many countries due to its reliability, simplicity, and relatively low cost. However, its effectiveness on the modern battlefield can be limited by its vulnerabilities to advanced anti-tank weapons and its lack of certain modern technologies found in newer MBTs.

T-80

The T-80 is not a modified T-72; rather, it's a separate main battle tank that shares some design lineage with the T-64, but it's distinct from both the T-64 and the T-72. Here's a breakdown of the T-80:

Development: The T-80 was developed by the Soviet Union as a successor to the T-64. It was intended to be a more advanced and capable tank, featuring improvements in firepower, mobility, and protection. Development began in the late 1960s, and the tank entered production in the late 1970s.

Features: The T-80 introduced several innovations, including the use of a gas turbine engine for propulsion, which provided higher power output and better performance compared to the diesel engines used in earlier Soviet tanks. It was also equipped with a 125mm smoothbore gun, similar to those found on the T-64 and T-72, but with improvements in accuracy and firepower.

Armor and Protection: The T-80 featured composite armor, similar to that used on the T-64, providing improved protection against enemy fire. Some variants of the T-80 also incorporated reactive armor, which further enhanced its survivability on the battlefield.

Variants: Like other Soviet tanks, the T-80 had several variants, including the original T-80, the T-80B, T-80BV, and later models such as the T-80U and T-80UD. These variants featured various upgrades to firepower, armor, and other systems, keeping the T-80 competitive with contemporary tanks.

Service: The T-80 entered service with the Soviet Army in the late 1970s and saw combat during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s. It was also exported to several countries and has been used in various conflicts around the world. While the T-80 was initially the primary tank of the Soviet Union, it was later supplemented and replaced by newer designs such as the T-90.

In summary, while the T-80 shares some design elements with the T-64 and T-72, it is a distinct tank in its own right, featuring unique characteristics and capabilities that set it apart from its predecessors.

T-90

While the T-90 and T-72 share some design elements and are both Russian main battle tanks, the T-90 is not simply a modified version of the T-72. The T-90 is a distinct tank with several key differences and improvements compared to the T-72. Here's an overview of the T-90:

Development: The T-90 was developed as a successor to the T-72 tank series and was designed to incorporate various improvements in firepower, protection, and mobility.

Features: The T-90 features a more powerful engine compared to the T-72, providing increased mobility and better performance on the battlefield. It is armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun, similar to the T-72, but with improved accuracy and fire control systems. The T-90 also incorporates advanced composite armor, explosive reactive armor (ERA), and other protective measures to enhance its survivability.

Variants: The T-90 has several variants, including the original T-90, T-90A, T-90M, and others. These variants feature various upgrades and improvements, such as enhanced armor protection, improved firepower, and modernized electronics systems.

Service: The T-90 has been adopted by the Russian military and has also been exported to several other countries. It has seen combat in various conflicts, including the Chechen Wars, the Syrian Civil War, and the conflict in Ukraine.

Export: The T-90 has been exported to several countries, including India, Algeria, and Iraq. It has been marketed as a cost-effective and reliable main battle tank suitable for a wide range of operational environments.

Overall, while the T-90 shares some design lineage with the T-72, it represents a significant evolution and improvement over its predecessor. With its advanced technology, firepower, and protection, the T-90 is considered one of the most capable main battle tanks in the world today.

Mothered by a Congolese,Elio Caparadossi included in the Uganda national team selection.

 

Former AS Roma defender Elio Capradossi (28) 🇺🇬 has been named in Uganda's squad that will face Botswana & Algeria in the World Cup Qualifiers next month.  Capradossi was born in Kampala to an Italian father & Congolese mother.  He currently plays for Lecco Calcio.

M23 rumoured to be making clandestine reinforcements after suffering heavy losses to FARD's Leopard's revenge operation!

 

while the FARDC recovers several entities formerly occupied by the M23_RDF_AFC coalition, sources close to the M23 rebellion inform that the opposing camp is preparing an offensive on different fronts. The source calls on the Congolese army to be more vigilant in different sectors. "All the batteries are currently in operation on the M23 side. Everyone is taking care of their sector and domain to prepare a large-scale offensive. The heavy weapons have been dismantled to prevent them from being destroyed by the fighter planes. We seeks to identify who is coordinating the FARDC military operations which have recovered several villages since last week. The M23 relies heavily on corruption to buy strategic positions and thus demoralize the troops. It is important to inform the army that the M23 have this plan and that FARDC must be very careful", alerted our sources closed to M23 who affirms that 3 axes are targeted including the village of Kabati axis Sake Kitshanga to pass through the Virunga park and attack the city of Goma. The other is kalake to go down through Muja and the other is the west of Masisi territory precisely towards Masisi center.

After an unprecedented battle, the FARDC regained full control of Ndumba hill in Masisi territory. This is a strategic position of the M23_RDF_AFC coalition. This position now allows the FARDC to liberate the villages of Kirotshe, Shasha and the opening of the Sake Minova road before rushing towards the city of Mushaki. "This position has been used by the rebellion for several days to throw bombs in the displaced persons camps of Mugunga, the populated neighborhoods such as Mugunga and Sake. These inhabitants and the displaced persons who are in the camps of Bulengo and Mugunga will soon see peace because we are gradually driving away the monster and this in a definitive way,” declared Kakoti Emmanuel, young Wazalendo resistance fighter, and the army is determined to reclaim all areas occupied by the M23 coalition.

Other intelligence sources indicate that from yesterday up to today ,m23 has been making clandestine operations in recruitments of humans and acquiring arms and ammunitions.On humans,some youth are decieved of job opportunities in Rwanda and then later being channelled to the Frontline in kivu.Some youth decry that,their bosses decieve them of getting them jobs or army recruitments with incetive of being given high ranks.Other reinforcement include fuel,boxes full of un identified ammunitions..etc.There is also a rumour among the M23 insiders that recently there was a wrangle within the M23 as the Rwandan side brought in an idea of trying to replace Afande Makenga with a Rwandan .The recent losses in positions and killings has totally demoralised the rebels ,who no longer see any chance of capturing Goma. Within FARDC,the wazalendo and general population there has been increased morale.The population and civil leadership in Masisi is calling upon youth to desist from the petty incentives that coarce them in joining the rebels group.For the wazalendo,they still maintain it ,that M23 are Rwandan invaders and must be repelled at all costs.For the SADC force,M23 made grave mistake in bombing the mugunga refugee camp and must pay heavily.

Rwandan army men apparently shocked by the massive retariatory Frigate ship of FARDC

Above(DRC's Frigate ship in Kivu deployed today as a retariation to the Rwandan deployed military boats)

Rwanda has been  shocked at seeing DRC's massive battle ship in Kivu,after Rwanda deploying its minute rapid response battle boats.This massive Congolese "Frigate"ship is capable of destroying all these small Rwandan boats in seconds and it was deployed to warn Rwanda of continued brainless provocations.

(Above is the Rwandan Rapid Response boats that had been deployed in Kivu today)

Operation Leopard's revenge

 The FARDC liberated more than 8 localities this Wednesday, the FARDC also regained control of certain hills around Ndumba where the fighting is concentrated The Rwandan army records enormous arms, ammunitions and human losses, the defensive system of the RDF risks collapse if the FARDC maintains military pressure.For the days this operation has resumed ,the M23/RDF coalition has lost alot of men including the young Rwandese boy who recently finished miltary training from Rwanda.There is alot of agony in Rwanda over this war.Many young boys are dying ceaselessly ,the wazalendo are determined to do everything to fight these M23 whom they call Kagamists or foreighners.M23 is of now seeking to recruit up to 500 youths because they have lost alot of soldiers and the remaining have lost morale.

After dislodging M23 from several localities,FARDC aims to dislodge them from Rubaya.

 The operation Leopard's revenge continues,as FARD dislodges M23 from various locations.Already,several localities have been captured including Bihabwe which is about 4km from the mining centre of Rubaya.The localities captured include:

■Bweru, 

■Bihambwe, 

■Mema, 

■Kaniro, 

■Kasake, 

■Kavumu,  

■Kashovu and 

■Bitonga .

There are reports of several young Rwandese who have been killed and are thought be ones who had  finished military training.

As of now,FARDC is aiming at the dislodging of M23 from Rubaya.Most influential figures from the M23 command have relocated to Runyonia and Chanzu

The aim of M23 now is to gainn new recruits ,according to sources deep in Chanzu,the M23 are said to have lost alot of human reinforcements and theie target is to atleast get 500 new recruits this week.

Failed Coup 'detat against Tshisekedi! Who is Christian Malanga Musumari who planned and led this Coup d'etat?

 

Born in Kinshasa on February 2, 1983. He is a former Congolese military officer who resides in the United States with his entire family. He is currently president of the United Congolese Party (PCU), a national political party which he formed after his experiences during the 2011 parliamentary elections. In 2013, he was named the first ambassador of the International Roundtable on Religious Freedom. On May 17, 2017, New Zaire was officially born when President Malanga created a government in exile in Brussels. Having disappeared from the radar for several years, Malanga reappeared this morning at the Palais de la Nation during an armed attack orchestrated by his elements. According to our confidants and military intelligence sources in Kinshasha, Christian Malanga was killed by the FARDC's presidential  guard unit after trying to overthrow the regime.His son,Marcel Malanga of 22 years who is his assistant was captured by the Presidential guard unit.

Coup detat missed!An attack on state house in Kinshasha in early morning.

 

My confindants and intelligence sources in Kinshasha confirm an attack on statehouse this morning.The identity of the perpetrators of the attack this Sunday's early morning in the Congolese capital have been revealed. Images capture on the attackers show Mr. Christian Malanga, a member of the Congolese diaspora residing in the United States, who has always advocated the return to Zaire, accompanied by his son and a few people carrying weapons inside the Palace of the Nation. In some video circulating on media, the attackers declared that from today, "the DRC no longer exists, it is Zaire". The situation is currently under control, several attackers have been neutralized by the presidential guard.

The master planner of the attack, Christian malanga has been killed by the Congolese army.

We are following the issue closely and full report will be ready by afternoon!

FARDC's sukhoi hits M23's held mweso

  Congolese army continues its offensive on several fronts this Saturday FARDC fighter planes shell the positions of the Rwandan army around the city of Mweso The FARDC focuses on the objective of Mweso, a liberation of the city is Fighting in Masisi also took place in  LUKE, KATOYI, GATAOBOTOBO and KASENYI and all are said now to be in hands of the wazalendo. The M23 tried to escape to  Kinigi,but the fight continued until the SU-25 came in and shelled on mweso.And there is a RUMOUR that colonel nanga who was in Masisi has fleed to Bunagana(DRC) after fearing the Sukhoi shelling.

And Congolese from Masisi are bitter about the violence brought by the M23.

Abbas Byakagaba,the new Police boss

 President Kaguta Museveni has appointed the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Abbas Byakagaba, who retired recently, as the Inspector General of Uganda Police

He will be deputized by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) James Ochaya, replacing Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi

Byakagaba previously served as Director in Charge of Human Resources and Director of counter-terrorism police.

This is a surprise but seen as a bold move, President Yoweri Museveni has recalled all military officers from the police force, effective immediately. The decision, announced on Friday, sees the departure of senior UPDF officers who had been serving as directors in the police.

Except for two officers – Tom Magambo, Director of Criminal Investigations, and Christopher Damulira, Director of Crime Intelligence – all other military officers have been recalled to the UPDF headquarters in Bombo, awaiting deployment.

The shake-up also saw significant changes in the police leadership. AIGP Rtd. Abas Byakagaba has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police, deputized by AIGP James Ocaya. Ocaya’s previous role as Director of Research, Planning, and Development has been taken over by AIGP Hadijah Namutebi.

SCP Moses Kafeero has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director, replacing Godfrey Golooba. AIGP Fadil Kaali has taken over as Director of Fire and Rescue Services, replacing AIGP Joseph Mugisa, whose contract ends in June.

AIGP John Nuwagira has been transferred to the Field Force Unit’s Commandant, replacing Kaali. Nuwagira’s previous role as Director of Operations has been taken over by SCP Frank Mwesigwa.

The changes mark a significant shift in the police leadership and signal a new direction for the force. The recalled military officers, including Maj. Gen. Katsigazi and Kandiho (Abel), will await deployment at the UPDF headquarters.

The President’s move is seen as an effort to strengthen the police force and improve its operations. The changes have been welcomed by many, who see it as a positive step towards enhancing the country’s security.

The wazalendo in Kashalira

 

SADC force installs new mechanisms to ensure contingent effectiveness.

 

 Senior military leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission Force to of the DRC, have just put in place regular feedback mechanisms at all levels of command. According to their communication consulted, this initiative aims to guarantee adequate operational effectiveness and efficiency. This strategic option, she specifies, involves the chains of command as well as operational visits to the different contingents and units of the force headquarters. “Such visits are essential to enable the Force Commander and his leadership to interact with the troops and provide directives,” reads the official SADC website. With this in mind, the Force Commander carried out many of these visits to examine the state of operational readiness, we learn from the same source which also notes that “operational visits provide good feedback on how the force is carrying out its mandate to protect civilians and how it can be improved. At best, ensure good discipline and field feedback on operations, administration and logistics. Furthermore, SADC believes that military preparedness is essential to ensure that SAMIDRC troops are ready and able to fulfill the mandate effectively and efficiently. In this sense, soldiers are prepared for combat not only through their training, but also by ensuring that they are well supplied and equipped. “Combat readiness is highly dependent on an effective chain of supply, training, maintenance, inspection and feedback,” she said. Indeed, the Force Commander has made operational visits to where the Forces are deployed. During these visits, the Force Commander met with the troops and their commanders. To this activity is also added another advantage for the SAMIDRC leadership to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen coordination between SAMIDRC units and the National Army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and give directives on how and where to improve to achieve mission objectives. In particular, ensure cooperation to achieve effective protection of civilian populations. After the bombing of the displaced area in the city of Goma by the M23-RDF, SADC troops deployed in the DRC announced that they will carry out operations to neutralize M23 terrorists and maintain peace and security by protecting civilians and their property under imminent threat or attack. The deployment of the SAMIDRC was approved by the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia, on 8 May 2023, as a regional response to address the volatile security situation and deteriorated situation which prevails in the east of the DRC. 

Rumours that Tshisekedi is about to terminate FARDC-UPDF joint operation against ADF.Could he have finally bowed to the pressure from media in Kinshasha?

 Towards the end of Military Cooperation FARDC_UPDF Congolese.

There is a rumour flowing all over Kinshasa that FARDC could be in plans of stopping cooperation with UPDF.There is a saying that both local and miltary intelligence has collected evidence of the involvement of the Ugandan army alongside the M23 terrorists. This evidence confirms the accusations of the local population who had already warned of support from Uganda to M23 terrorists.There is an allegation and rumour that Supreme Commander Félix Tshisekedi has decided to end joint operations of FARDC and UPDF.DRC government has been under pressure from various politicians and media houses arguing DRC to stop cooperation with UPDF on allegation that it supports M23 by giving them safe haven,transfer of foods and othe reinforcements.The media in congo has been pounding and blaming the DRC gorvenment for playing cowardice in avoiding to blame Uganda for directly or indirectly supporting M23.Let me hope this not true,I personally would not wish UPDF and FARDC tto stop cooperation,the ADF is one greatest threats in the region have allegiance to the IS ,if left un engaged miltarily ,we may end up seein a splee of terror attacks in our areas.I would wish these armies to sit together ,form a joint team to verify if the allegation of supporting M23 is holds matter ,but continued joint operation against ADF not only for the good of DRC/Uganda but importantly for the whole region.Immidiate halting of this operation would be disastrous,for it can give chance for the already disarrayed ADF to reorganize both miltarly and financially and worse of it all,it would be a won battle for the ADF terrorists,know it well that terrorist organisation do not want to see a combined efforts by countries for if countries combine efforts more especially in external and most importantly in domestic intelligence,terrorism cannot thrive.With nature of African porous borders and corrupt border manning officials miltarily engaging the terrorist becomes the best and immidiate solution.Actively engaging the terrorists demoralises and disorganises them from planning attacks and other financial undertakings.Let me pray to the almighty God ,that it remains a rumour! It very absurd and unrealistic to stop such an operation that is of great regional importance in terms of security!

Bogumila Bozeman,An M23 Polish mecenery was arrested in kukuku!

 A Polish mercenary arrested in a hotel in the Kikuku city by the FARDC after the flight of the terrorists RDF_M23 his name is Bogumila Bozema .

Wazalendo recovers a FARDC truck from the M23 in Busanza!!! ...,.some rare photos from Vitshumbi..

 Wazalendo self-defense resistance fighters managed to recover a Kamaz vehicle which belonged to the FARDC and which had been seized by the Rwandan RDF army. The operation to recover this Kamaz took place this Wednesday during a precision ambush attack against the RDF/M23 invaders on the Busanza axis. Congolese are proud and giving big thanks to wazalendo.

RARE PHOTOS ON VITSHUMBI ASSAULT 

M23 flee Vitshumbi via the lake.

 (Photo)The dawn match for Vitshumbi:operation Leopard's revenge.

As the fighting intensifies around Vitshumbi,the M23 trying to free have resorted to swimming via the lake.There was an early morning match by the Wazalendo and FARDC with determination to crush the enemies.The Wazalendo have vowed to die but save the Congolese soil from Rwandan attack.The Wazalendo have angrily said that the attack on Congolese soil is a sort of familiarity that kagame has over DRC and they hold that they will never stop defending the Congolese soil.In Goma today,the government is commemorating,burying and laying honour on the dead who were massacre in mugunga by M23 bomb.They will be buried in the  “cimetière des blancs” in Rwanguba of Nyiragongo territory .Then a ceremony with speeches will be held in the stadium of Unity "Stade de l'unit" in goma.Patrick Muyaya the government spokesperson dropped in Goma last night for this unfortunate function of officially burying the innocent refugees killed by M23 in mugunga camp

Uganda institute of communication Technology issues a statement on the Misconduct of a student who claimed to change stolen phones serial numbers.

 

UICT  is addressing a serious matter involving student misconduct. We condemn illegal activities and are fully cooperating with Police. Upholding ethical standards is paramount to us. Updates on investigations will be provided in due course.

Kishishe face heavy fire for the rest of the ended night

 As we wrote last night,a very big part of this ended night was characterized by heavy gun fire and long range artillery targets on M23 positions near kukuku.The FARDC and Wazalendo have cut off the kirima_kishishe section.The M23 have suffered under this heavy gun fire.The population in this area have spread to lusula,kanyabayonga and matanda.After a day of occupation of the locality of Katale in the territory of Masisi, the Wazalendo chased the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda from this area this Tuesday night, May 14, 2024 after fighting. In their flight, our sources claim that the M23_RDF killed 8 people in Katale. This morning, the Wazalendo are pursuing the M23, the clashes are taking place towards Shakingi in the Osso Banyungu sector. In the territory of Rutshuru, this morning, fighting was reported in Kitereka, near Bwalanda, in the Mutanda group, in the chiefdom of Bwito. In addition to these clashes, our sources report shootings in the town of Vitshumbi, in the Kanyabayonga group, since 6:30 am. The local populations are under the beds. We will come back to this information in detail in our next publications. 

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the designation of James Swan of the United States as his Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

  Mr. Swan will act as Special Representative for a temporary period following the departure of Catriona Laing of the United Kingdom, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedicated service in UNSOM and Somalia at a challenging time.Mr. Swan is an experienced diplomat with a long career in African countries facing complex political transitions.  Most recently, he served as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM from 2019 to 2022.  Prior to that, he served in the United States Government as Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2013 to 2016, Special Representative for Somalia from 2011 to 2013, and Ambassador to Djibouti from 2008 to 2011.

In his earlier career, Mr. Swan was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs from 2006 to 2008, and Director of African Analysis in the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research from 2005 to 2006.  Prior to holding these assignments, Mr. Swan held various assignments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo, Somalia, Cameroon, Nicaragua and Haiti.

Mr. Swan holds a B.Sc. degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a Master’s degree in Security Studies from the National War College, all in the United States.  He is fluent in English and French.

Kishishe is currently under heavy fire and Sad news from Minova drops in!

 As I write this,the FARDC and Wazalendo have laid attacks on kishishe ,heavy gun fire as this coalition attacks the M23.For Minova there is still some in confirmed bad news ,we will provide a full report by dawn!

Operation Leopard's Revenge:Why it is targeting Rutshuru?

 RUTSHURU

Early this evening,The holy Trinity and the fourth lead in the picture.

Last weekend!The holy Trinity with special forces somewhere...

Operation Leopard's revenge of the Congolese army continues to advance on the Rutshuru front because Rutshuru is strategic, it constitutes the main supply lines of the M23. Rutshuru if released will spell the end of the RDF terrorists in the DRC.The areas of Nyanzale and kinyandongyi have faced the fire of wazalendo today. This is why the FARDC is focusing on this Front in Rutshuru.For,this operation,The DRC has just received a second batch of three Chinese CH-4 offensive drones intended for military operations against the Rwandan army and the M23s. Three others are expected within a few months.Intelligence sources also reveal that Kinshasha is trying another deal to purchase more aerial equipments from south Africa. This deal is rumoured to go up to 500million US dollars.Kinshasa continues to strengthen its military system and is preparing for the direct war against Rwanda.

MASISI

In Masisi,Intelligence sources on ground reveal that there has been forced recruitments of local youth into the ranks of M23,the national elected deputies are calling upon the youth to avoid being lurec into joining the rebels.

KIBIRIZI

The locality of Kibirizi, which once had a population estimated at more than 40,000 people, is empty today and only remains with a population estimated at less than 200 people, says our source who is still in the locality. 

It has been less than 2 weeks since the organization Médecins Sans Frontières MSF(Doctor's without borders)temporarily closed its base in Kibirizi, thus evacuating its staff to Kiwanja while waiting to observe the evolution of the situation, our source still maintains. It should be noted that before MSF left the area, this organization left medicines and logistics for a period of 3 months with local health structures to meet their needs. The M23_RDF rebels are alone in several villages in the Bwito chiefdom, notably Kibirizi, Kashalira, Bwalanda, Kikuku, where the population prefers to live in secure areas under the control of the FARDC rather than remain under the control of the rebellion , whose populations describe them as “executioners”. After the M23 rebels were stopped by a FARDC wall in the hills from advancing towards the city of Kanyabayonga, our sources warn of the intentions of the M23-RDF to reinforce their presence with 5 Kamaz trucks and 4 jeeps on the axis Kikuku. According to the same sources, these rebels intend to choose the Kikuku-Kanyabayonga route directly to progress towards Kanyabayonga. A military source contacted has reassured us that "these rebels will see Kanyabayonga from afar as Moses saw Canaan." In the territory of Masisi, the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, overflowed from Kinigi, kaniro, karambi, mashaki to Katale, close to Masisi center, says our source on ground.

Post From Uganda Police! MP Mwijukye lynched,Police doing investigation to bring the culprits to book.!

 

The Territorial Police in Greater Bushenyi and Buhweju CPS, are investigating circumstances under which Hon. Mwijukye Francis, MP Buhweju Constituency, was attacked and injured, while responding to a land conflict on the 12.05.2024 at 3:30pm at Nyakishana Sub-county.

The Hon. MP had obtained a complaint from church goers at Rwanyamabare Catholic Church and other members of Rwamabare Farmers Association, who claimed their church was at a risk of removal/demolition, by Kamugisha Frank, a neighbor with whom they are in dispute over the church land. At the scene, the Hon. MP was by a rival group, armed with sticks. During the violent confrontation, the Hon. MP, sustained serious injuries to the head and was rushed to Nsiika Health Centre 4, by police, for medical treatment.

The public should know that legislators are representatives of their constituents and shoulder the responsibility of Parliament. Therefore, any threats of violence against legislators, is an attack on the core of our democracy. These acts of impunity against our legislators will not be tolerated.

We are actively investigating the matter and will ensure the perpetrators are brought to book

 

 

 

SCP Enanga Fred

Police Spokesperson

13th May 2024

Changes in Command and assignments in Sokola 1,Operation Shujaa and Stabilisation operations in the Sudan.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay has taken over communications from the Sukola 1 Great North.operational sector and Shuja operations, involving the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF). This news is contained in a telegram from the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC, Army General Tshiwewe Songesa Christian, signed on Saturday, May 11,2024.In Uganda,HE the President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Maj Gen Richard Otto as the new Commander of Mountain Division and, thereby, Commander of Operation Shuuja.Maj Gen Dick Olum is heading to the South Sudan Stabilisation Mechanism, replacing Maj Gen Otto who has been representing Uganda.

The Frontline news:The operation Leopard's revenge!

 

The army of M23 fled the town of Mutanda like puppies, leaving everything behind Weapons, ammunition, corpses, many wounded and  Several young Rwandans captured .We are going to update you more on these with photos.An M23 truck fell in an ambush and was destroyed by the Wazalendo in the territory of Rutshuru on the Kibirizi-Kikuku axis All the Rwandan soldiers who came from Kitshanga to reinforce the M23 terrorists in Kikuku were all killed by the Wazalendo.There is a rumour that Some officers of M23 are among those killed.several dozen M23/RDF elements killed in an ambush by the FARDC coalition-Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the DRC FARDC and young Wazalendo resistance members ambushed M23 rebels supported by Rwanda last week in the territory of Rutshuru in the province of North Kivu. It was about 9 km from the town of Kibirizi, in the chiefdom of Bwito, territory of Rutshuru, that a MAN brand truck, with soldiers on board, was reduced to ashes by the FARDC coalition forces and young Wazalendo .Another similar attack was carried out against a jeep coming from Rwindi which was riddled with bullets. In these two ambushes, the rebels also lost several of their members and officers. Intelligence on ground reveal that Fighting has resumed in Mid Masisi heading to the borderline of Walikale.

Frontline report: Operation the leopards revenge

 His excellence Tshisekedi recently equipped the FARDC with 185 Turkish Katmerciler armored vehicles The Katmerciler Armored Vehicle is a modern armored vehicle  renowned for its robustness and its ability to provide superior power, in offensive military operations This new acquisition illustrates the desire of President Félix Tshisekedi to put an end the attacks in North kivu.These armoured vehicles are Currently deployed as part of the Leopard's Revenge  offensive against M23.Operation Leopard's Revenge Advances made by the FARDC in the chiefdom of Bwito The FARDC have liberated the surroundings of the locality of Kikuku, all the hills have come under FARDC control No way out is possible for the RDF cockroaches who are surrounded in the locality of Kikuku by the FARDC.There has been rumours all over that certain army men from poland fighting along side M23 was also captured in kukuku by FARDC,which later proved to be false.A one called Colonel Fabian M who is rumoured to have been close to Makenga and a key figure in the management of M23 operations was captured by the Wazalendo .Similarly,on Thusday,reports indicated that colonel Gasasira John of M23 was also killed.

Status update of Operation Leopard's Vengeance(Operation Revenge)

  

For two days the FARDC has been targeting the defensive positions of the Rwandan army terrorists in Rutshuru. This strategy makes it possible to weaken the opposing defense before the assault of the FARDC and SADC infantry troops. The FARDC are proceeding also in targeted strikes around Kibirizi, several terrorists are neutralized including the terrorist Colonel Batachoka Brigade Commander of the M23 Rutshuru North Axis, killed with his escort. A work of positioning the front continues by the FARDC, reinforcements of the M23 terrorists completely destroyed by the forces FARDC special forces in Rutshuru The FARDC are concentrated around Kibirizi, Rwindi and KiKuKu The Rutshuru front has been moving since the start of Operation Leopard's Vengeance.Wazalendo say that,"Certainly we are fighting against war experts. The Wazalendo still claims that some elements of UPDF are hideously involved in the M23 ranks , the RDF and UPDF are used to war. But here we are at home and we are so mobilized to teach them the lessons that they have not learned correctly. They must differentiate the years 1996 and the current era. We will resist and the World will say Yes." Explains Jacob RUHAMA, young muzalendo in Rutshuru.It is still said that some three days ago an m23 senior officer in names of colonel Gasasira John was killed by wazalendo in Ngungu.

NISA arrests 12 alshabaab

 

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has paraded 12 members of the Al-Shabaab militant group, who were arrested by security forces in Baidoa.

NISA said the suspects who were arrested in an extensive operation by national security forces in Baidoa city and its surroundings were extorting money from members of the public in the region.

The Intelligence Agency added that the suspects will be charged in the military court to face justice for the crimes committed against members of the public.

Security and intelligence officers from the South West state of Somalia are continuing with operations in the region to ensure security is maintained.

After M23's several attacks,FARDC and SADC have launched the operation code named "The Revenge"

 M23 has been carrying on massive recruits from the population, Colonel BYAMUNGU "Tega One" is recruiting young people in RUBAYA to strengthen the AFC,he  is a former RCD, CNDP, M23, he was removed from the FARDC in 2013, arrested and sent to NDOLO prison and sentenced to life imprisonment but pardoned and released in 2019 by Félix Tshilombo.M23 is not only getting recruits from DRC alone,many kinywanda speaking youth are being recruited from all over the region  and many are eager to join the M23 because o the PR and the more the M23 war continues ,the more famous the m23 gets and the ease with which it has to recruit from the kinyarwanda speaking population in the region.There is no doubt,m23 has funds,support and unknown politicatical and international shoulder on which it leans.

Another intense fighting sparked of around 1:30 AM this Wednesday, May 8, 2024, combat with heavy and light weapons between the "M23 supported by Rwanda" and the Wazalendo on the one hand, and on the other hand the FARDC, have been reported in hills which overlook the city of Sake in particular Ngumba, rutoboko and towards the antennas. Some mortars dropped by the rebels were raching in Kimoka and Sake center.The M23/AFC coalition once again attempted to conquer the city of Sake. It is a member of the Territorial Council of Masisi who delivers this information to our sources on site. “We have been expecting loud detonations since 1 a.m. this Wednesday. The M23 seeks to take the city of Saké. The fighting is taking place around Vunano, Mwambaliro and Lutobogo and on Kiuli hill near the city of sake in the territory of Masisi, in North Kivu,” explains Kibanja Héritier, member of the Territorial Council of Masisi. Military sources say that at 3 a.m., M23 rebels attempted to overflow from the Kanve side to go directly to Butimbika, one of the notables of the Matcha locality. They were repulsed by the Congolese army. For the moment, and crushes were taken to Lutobogo and Vunano and around the strategic hill of Kihuli, still near Saké.

The War against the terrorists (M23)of the Rwandan army is changing in nature, the days promise to be very difficult for the Rwandan army The FARDC and SADC have launched an offensive to liberate the Congolese territories from Kagame's terrorists .As FARDC chief Gen Tshiwewe visited this evening,The Aiglons Battalion of the FARDC Retained to lead offensives with SADC troops against terrorists RDF_M23 The Chief of Staff gave instructions for the complete neutralization of the Rwandan army operating in the DRC.From Kasindi Lubiriha in the Beni territory in North Kivu, where he assessed with his Ugandan counterpart the Shujja operation, the Chief of General Staff of the FARDC who arrived in Lubumbashi in Haut-Katanga last Monday evening, spoke on Tuesday 7 May 2024, with the soldiers of the second battalion of the "eaglets" brigade, stationed in the Baya village, having to fight alongside the SADC and SAMIRDC troops, from whom he asked for harmonious cohabitation in order to track down the M23 rebels, acting under the cover of Rwanda, until their final entrenchment.

The Chief of General Staff of the FARDC Tshiwewe Songela Christian called on them for harmonious cohabitation with the SADC and SAMIRDC troops. "I came to visit you, also to encourage you. I told you that your battalion constituted a Stand-By unit. This is the unit which will carry out operations alongside the SADC and SAMIRDC troops. You you must prepare yourself because already, from this Wednesday or next Thursday, the movements should begin for you to join the SADC and SAMIRDC troops", he told the soldiers during a moral talk . General Tshiwewe Songela Christian insisted on cohabitation with the other aforementioned troops for this hunt to take place successfully. “While you are carrying out this operation, you must promote good cohabitation with your colleagues, among whom we find South Africans, Tanzanians and Malawians. You must not go there to act in the opposite direction. Don't go there and shoot at point blank range. You must apply yourself with discipline, as you do here. Don't take someone else's woman," he called out. The Chief of General Staff of the FARDC took this opportunity to draw their attention to the abusive use of social networks during these operations to track down the M23 rebels. This moral talk comes a few days after the Mugunga camp on the outskirts of the city of Goma in North Kivu was the target of M23 bombings.