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The joint FARDC-UPDF forces, engaged in the hunt for Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, freed 117 hostages in the depths of the Mont Hoyo forest in the Walese-Vonkutu chiefdom in the south of the Irumu territory (Ituri), on the night of Wednesday 30 to Thursday 31 October 2024. Our intelligence  sources confirm that among the freed hostages are 88 men, 25 women and 4 children who managed to escape during the bombing of the positions of these jihadists in the forest of Mont Hoyo, about ten kilometers south-east of Komanda center. These hostages traveled more than 10 kilometers and spent the night in the Kipeyayo district located south of Komanda, before being recovered this Thursday, October 31, in the morning hours, by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) for questioning and identification. These people were captured in the recent attacks, which targeted several villages in the chiefdom of Walese-Vonkutu and the n...

According to military intelligence sources,14 combatants of the armed group belonging to KABIDO, were disarmed by the FARDC and UPDF soldiers during a reconnaissance patrol in LUKOBATI northwest of BEU-MANYAMA near the ITURI river.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s air force (FAC) is actively seeking to modernize its fleet, and India has become a focal point in their quest for advanced military aircraft. In August, a high-profile delegation from the FAC visited New Delhi to engage in discussions about the potential acquisition of the Tejas Mk1 multi-role aircraft. This visit marks a significant step in DR Congo’s efforts to replace its ageing fleet of Soviet-origin aircraft, including the Sukhoi Su-25s FrogFoot. The Congolese air force chief, alongside other defence officials, held extensive talks with representatives from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), including notable aviation engineer Kota Harinarayana. The discussions centered around the performance and capabilities of the Tejas Mk1, and its potential to serve as a long-term replacement for the FAC’s existing Sukhoi Su-25s. The FAC currently operates a diverse array of aircraft, including the Sukhoi Su-25, MiG-23, and Mil Mi-24 helicopters. The introd...

There are Rumours of   military truck from the Rwandan army RDF that was leaving Rumangabo for Rutshuru center which fell into the ambush of wazalendo in katale near the lime manufacturing site after Bituma. Several members of M23 are reportedly dead, injured and kidnapped claims some sources (unconfirmed).

  A Russian court has handed Google an astronomical $20 decillion fine—an amount that vastly exceeds the total money supply in the world—after the tech giant blocked accounts belonging to several pro-Kremlin TV channels on YouTube. The case, which has captured global attention due to the unprecedented figure involved, reflects growing tensions between Google and Russia following international sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The lawsuit was brought forward by 17 Russian broadcasters, including Russia 1 and the platform of Russia Today presenter Margarita Simonyan, a vocal supporter of President Putin. Google’s YouTube removed these accounts under sanctions, prompting Moscow judges to impose a punitive fine described by the judge as “a case in which there are many, many zeros,” according to Russian news outlet RBC. Initially, the fine was set at 100,000 rubles daily, doubling every 24 hours since 2020. The resulting penalty has now swelled to $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,00...

 Police in Mogadishu launched major security sweeps across districts and outskirts on Wednesday, intensifying operations against Al-Shabaab militants. Authorities are cracking down amid rising efforts to boost security in the capital. Somalia.

 The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, on Wednesday for a working visit of a few hours with his counterpart, President Yoweri Museveni. Welcomed at the airport by the Ugandan Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, President Tshisekedi went to State House Entebbe where he was received by his host. The two heads of state immediately began a one-on-one meeting focused on security in Eastern DRC. The discussions are expected to address joint military operations between the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces. The two principals are also anticipated to brainstorm on the M23 rebellion which has left a trail of destruction in North Kivu. Also possible on the agenda is the joint plans by DRC and Uganda to build roads in North Kivu to boost regional trade and security. Th...

Colonel Gilbert ekombe the commander of the 137th regiment based luberiki grouping  in walikale defected with his troops and joined the M23.These rebels are reportedly eyeing the city of kisangani.

 There is rumour that a certain Francis Mushinzimana has been missing for nearly a fortnight,none knows his where about.There are claims that state security agents may have arrested him because of his tweets that apparently unveil some wrongs on government policies .His latest tweet was on the ownership of the Presidential jet that may have finally cemented the long awaited need for his arrest.Many claim that he is blamed for siding with Wazalendo,trying to blame Rwanda's relationship with neighbours,supporting FDLR and supporting Ingabire Victoire among others.Below are some of the tweets he did over time that may have landed him in trouble!

 Intense clashes broke out this Sunday, October 20, between the M23 rebels and the Wazalendo resistance fighters in the town of Kalembe, located between the territories of Masisi and Walikale. This attack was marked by an advance of M23 elements, who, for the first time according to our sources, managed to occupy part of the territory of Walikale, a sector hitherto spared by their military advance. This is the very first entity in the Walikale territory (North Kivu) to be conquered by the rebels since the start of the conflict at the end of 2021. According to intelligence Sources we gathered from Saturday  evening and on site reports say that the hostilities were launched around 4am this Sunday by a group of rebels, who allegedly came from Kashuga, and who allegedly set fire to a Wazalendo position of the NDC-Renové and APCLS group. The news is corroborated by MP Willy Mishiki, elected member from Walikale. The latter fears the rebels' breakthrough towards the neighboring prov...

  The  military operations currently being carried out in the Bapere sector, Lubero territory (North Kivu) by the FARDC-UPDF coalition meet the expectations of the population. " We are beginning to understand that there is a good work of the joint FARDC-UPDF military operations in the Bapere sector, because there is a significant advance in the restoration of state authority and peace in the area ," said the president of the civil society of Bapere, Samuel Kagheni. On Friday two ADF commandos were killed,these commandos by names of  Mzee Mussa and Djaffar who used to be called Muhadari, were the brains of this terrorist group that often spoke to the Congolese. These ADF commanders were among those responsible for identifying information and indicating where the attacks were to be carried out by this group that has been fighting for a long time with the cooperation of FARDC and UPDF. He said, “The cooperation of FARDC and UPDF are in the area of ​​Bapere Sector. They cont...

 An audio recording has been released by Alfurqan radio station in Somalia which is affiliated(Alshabaab), featuring the final will and testimony of the two Jordanian fighters who carried out a "martyrdom operation" (Istishhadi) in Israeli settlements near the Jordanian border yesterday.

  The Cabinet meeting that met on Thursday, October 18, 2024, approved the President and the Minister, granting pardons to those who are members of positions in the National High Institutions. Article 3 of the Resolutions of this Cabinet, states: "The Cabinet approved the President's Order granting amnesty to 32 people convicted by the Courts, and the Minister's Order approving parole for 2,017 people sentenced and Courts.” This presidential decree granting amnesty, published in the State Gazette on Thursday, October 18, 2024, also lists the inmates who were granted amnesty including Bamporiki Edouard and CG (Rtd) Emmanuel Gasana. This former Secretary of State in the former Ministry of Youth and Culture, was convicted of taking advantage of another person's property by fraud and using the authority given to him by law for his own benefit. This is after he was accused of embezzling 10 million Frw from investor Gatera Norbert for his business activities in the Romantic ...

The Alshabaab have released aftermath of Wednesday's ambush near Gerille, Eldhere district, Galgadud region. Alshabaab claims that atleast 36 SNA soldiers were killed in the attack, with weapons and ammunition seized.

 

  After various media publications from kinshasha on this issue,Rwanda categorically denies having presented a plan to withdraw more than 4,000 of its soldiers in the DRC. Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his tweet asserted that Rwanda never “agreed to present a withdrawal plan” in Luanda or elsewhere. This declaration follows the announcement by the Congolese Prime Minister, Judith, who affirmed this Friday that Rwanda was committed to withdrawing its troops. You can click to read Minister Nduhungirehe's  Tweet Kigali describes the accusation as “unfounded” and specifies that this “commitment” by Rwanda does not appear in the minutes of the 5th ministerial meeting held in Luanda on October 12, 2024.

 :  Abdihakim, a police officer, was among those killed in the Alshabaab explosion at General Kaahiye Police Academy in Mogadishu. Alshabaab claims it killed 15 soldiers, including officers, in today's explosion in Mogadishu, which also left 12 wounded. The group also reported that the number of SNA soldiers killed in clashes yesterday near Eldher district in Galgadud has risen to 36. A militant from Al-Shabaab istishhadi brigade claims carried out an attack on the Police Militaria School headquarters in the Xamar Jajab district of Moqadishu, which serves as a base for the police forces. AS military command takes credit for the attack. Among those killed in the explosion at Scuola Di Polizia was Abwaan Sugaal Cabdulle, a long-standing member of the Heegan group of the Somali Police Force for over 40 years. Abwaan Sugaal was a renowned poet, composer, and singer. One of his most famous songs was “Leyla.”

Bi-Weekly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Brief for East and Central Africa (Somalia, Mozambique, and DR-Congo): Tracking Islamic State Terrorists for the period of 1st October- 15th October 2024 Executive Summary Between October 1 and October 15, 2024, significant developments in counter-terrorism efforts were observed across Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Somalia. In Mozambique, the situation remains precarious, with the resurgence of violence from Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) despite ongoing military operations by Rwandan forces. The recent uptick in clashes has heightened local fears and underscores the complexities of stabilizing Cabo Delgado, particularly after years of insurgency. In the DRC, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) achieved notable successes against the Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP). Collaborative military efforts with the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have demonstrated potential, yet the ong...

FASTCash, first documented by  U.S. CISA in 2018, has been linked to a series of ATM cashout schemes targeting banks in Africa and Asia since at least 2016, and has been developed by the notorious   North Korean state-backed hacking group known as Lazarus (aka  Hidden Cobra). The malware operates by compromising payment switch servers, which are crucial components of a bank’s infrastructure responsible for processing card transactions. These systems handle the flow of transaction data between acquirers (the banks that enable merchants to accept payments), issuers (the banks that provide cards), and card networks like Visa and Mastercard. By targeting these payment switch servers, the malware disrupts the entire transaction process, making financial institutions vulnerable to fraud. FASTCash for Linux uses Ubuntu Linux 22.04 (Focal Fossa), C++ programming language, AES-128 CBC encryption, and a hardcoded key to protect the configuration file. A researcher, using the handle...

 The FBI seized a powerful DDoS tool; victims include the DOJ, Microsoft, and Cedars-Sinai.The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted two Sudanese nationals for their alleged role in operating the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. The group claimed fame for conducting “tens of thousands” of large-scale and crippling Distributed Denial of Service attacks (DDoS attacks) targeting critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies globally.The Alleged Masterminds Behind the Attacks are:Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, 22, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, 27, stand accused of conspiracy to damage protected computers. Ahmed Salah faces additional charges for damaging protected computers.The duo is believed to have controlled Anonymous Sudan, which, since early 2023, launched attacks on high-profile entities such as ChatGPT, UAE’s Flydubai Airline, London Internet Exchange, Microsoft, and the Israeli BAZAN Group.The group and its clients also utilized the Distributed...

  The United Kingdom has provided a further £7.5 million to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This latest round of funding builds on earlier contributions and increases the total amount of financial support from the United Kingdom to both ATMIS and AMISOM since 2021 to £77 million. ATMIS plays a vital role in Somalia’s security, protecting key areas including population centres, supply routes and infrastructure. It continues to support the Somali National Army in joint operations, facilitating humanitarian aid, and safeguarding political processes including elections.  UK funds have enabled ATMIS to improve Somalia’s security by combatting al-Shabaab and reducing the group’s influence. ATMIS troops also provide protection for Somali civilians as they work to ensure a more stable and secure Somalia to the benefit of its people and the region. The new funding will fund military stipends for troops from the five troop-contributing countries (Burundi, Djibou...

 Proffessor Charles Balagizi, scientific director of the OVG, specified that "the eruption consists of an overflow of lava from its crater, these lavas flow on the northern, western and southwestern flanks." He added that the latest satellite images show three lava flows forming, the most advanced having already traveled about 7 km. "Since , around October 13, 2024 at around 22:00 local time, a glow has been observed at Nyamulagira, a consequence of this eruptive activity in the crater which is spreading on its flanks," said Professor Balagizi. This eruption comes as OVG agents threaten to resume a total strike if the military governor of North Kivu does not respect the commitments made during a recent meeting. Some agents, who had agreed to provide a minimum service, express their concerns about the situation. The population of Goma remains marked by the eruption of Nyiragongo in May 2021, which caused 32 deaths and destroyed several hundred homes. This eruption co...

 DRC and Rwanda reached an agreement on Saturday, October 12, on the activities and responsibilities contained in the harmonized plan for the neutralization of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and the disengagement of forces. This agreement is the result of the ministerial meeting between the two countries, facilitated by Angola, which took place on Saturday in Luanda, (Angola). This agreement also provides for the lifting of Rwanda's defense measures, specifies a press release from the Congolese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   To this end, the parties have mandated experts to draw up a detailed plan for the implementation of the Harmonized Plan, the report of which will have to be analyzed at the next ministerial meeting to be held on a date to be agreed, adds the same source. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed the latest events since their last ministerial session on September 14, 2024, and urged the parties to the conflict to respect the ceas...

 This motor boat left Bukwidja for Bukavu at around 1 pm ,but it capsized killing 2 people,1 is missing and 17 have been rescued!! ....just wait,you will hear this news groups reporting about this.......

I have been troubled by this claim for over a week...Is thus this the 450 who are claimed to have deserted and taken refuge to Uganda!! Is true that they are here in Uganda or just mere propaganda of the Western powers! Listen and watch

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It has been nearly 34 years since Gen Fred Rwigema died in his mother-land before leading an exodus of Rwandan children who had been incarcerated in exile for over 30 years. Fred Gisa Rwigema (10 April 1957 – 2 October 1990), born Emmanuel Gisa was a founding member and leader of the Rwandan Patriotic Front. Rwigema was born in Gitarama, in the south of Rwanda. Considered a Tutsi, in 1960 he and his family fled to Uganda and settled in a refugee camp in Nshungeezi, Ankole and later Kahungye in Tooro following the so-called Hutu Revolution of 1959 and the ouster of King Kigeri V. After finishing high school still in his teenage years, it is said that he went to Tanzania and joined the Front for National Salvation (FRONASA), a rebel group headed by Yoweri Museveni the current President of Uganda, his brother Salim Saleh (Caleb Akandwanaho) was a close confidant and friend to Fred. It is due to his turbulent life as a child refugee, the love for his country and hate for injustice that led...