M23 finalises training for cadres and recruits

 

The prime minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed is in Port Sudan to meets with General Abdel Fattah

 The prime minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed arrives in Port Sudan and meets with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan the military commander who has for years been the de facto leader of Sudan.

Ethiopia is trying to resolve the conflict by reaching out to the two warring parties to engage in peaceful dialogue. Sudan's war impacted the Horn of Africa.

Abdulkadir Mumin, the head of the ISIS affiliate in Somalia is still alive despite being declared dead in an airstrike in May this year.

 

Abdulkadir Mumin, the head of the ISIS affiliate in Somalia is alive, sources say following a U.S. drone strike that targeted him on May 31 in the country's Northeastern Federal State of Puntland.

In 2016, the U.S. declared him a specially designated global terrorist, saying that he posed a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the U.S

Has Magloire Paluku joined the M23?

  Several sources claim that the Congolese journalist, Magloire Paluku may have joined the M23 rebellion. This information is also confirmed by the movement of M23 : "He is here with us, like many other Congolese who are joining us", declared Willy NGOMA , military spokesperson of M23 . Shortly before, the journalist was advisor to the National Minister of Culture and Arts, Furaha Katungu of the UNC.

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M23 dedicated the whole of June for the search of key figures in support of their rebellion

 

ATMIS troops stationed at Billis Qoqani Forward Operating Base (FOB) and Somali Security Forces (SSF) conducted a free medical camp for vulnerable people in the community.

 The beneficiaries were thankful for the support of ATMIS KDF troops. The medicamp forms part of ATMIS’ Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Initiatives to strengthen relations between the military and local communities.

In a similar development ,the ATMIS Sector 4 Commander, Col. Said Waberi Harour, chaired a high-level security meeting to assess the security and humanitarian situation in Beletweyne, following the handover of Orhasan Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF).

The meeting, held at Sector 4 HQ, agreed to intensify joint patrols and share intelligence to deter Al-Shabaab attacks on civilians.

In attendance were Djibouti National Defence Force (DNDF) 1stBattalion Commander (DNDF), Lt. Col. Mohamed Hassan Abdallah; senior SNAF personnel, officials from the Hiran region administration and officers from Somali Police Force (SPF).

Richard Todwong, the Secretary General of Uganda's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement, has confirmed that his brother, Major Opiyo Patrick, was killed on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Somalia, between Buulo Nagad and Ceel Wareego Lower Shabelle region.

 Photo late Major Opio(RIP)

In a statement released on Monday, ATMIS said, "a joint ATMIS-UPDF and SNAF, logistics convoy was hit by a command wire, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Sunday along the Mogadishu-Buffow-Barawe route."

"The attack claimed two lives and injured personnel from both ATMIS and SNAF. All casualties have been evacuated to medical facilities."

ATMIS offered a heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for a quick recovery to the injured.

"The incident strengthens our resolve to support peace and security efforts in Somalia," ATMIS stated.

The deceased include Maj Opio Awany, ;brother of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong.

Captain Ibrahim Ssekito, the UPDF Battle Group Information Officer, confirmed Maj. Patrick Opio Awany's death and said three UPDF soldiers were injured in the attack which occurred at 1:00pm on Sunday, July 7, 2024 between Buulo Nagad and Ceel Wareego, Lower Shabelle in Somalia.

“He was a convoy commander. Al-Shabaab laid an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) against his convoy which hit his vehicle and killed him,” Capt. Ssekito said.”

He said the ill-fated convoy was carrying logistics and that Maj. Awany who was part of the Motorised Infantry Brigade of the UPDF, died on the spot.

On Monday, Todwong who is currently attending a public Service Leaders' introspection retreat for Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and NRM top leadership, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, took to X-platform to mourn his brother.

“I celebrate my brother, Maj. Opio Patrick Awany. Your dedication to protecting our country was your code and you approached your duty with unmatched passion. You bravely faced countless battles in the Central African Republic, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia,” Todwong said.

He revealed his brother’s life, “was tragically cut short on Sunday morning as you served our continent Africa. May your legacy endure to inspire more heroes. We will forever hold you in our hearts, Patrick. You were a true patriot.”

This attack comes in the wake of a directive by the ATMIS that the troop contributing countries engage in a drawdown that will see the numbers of soldiers deployed to back up Somali National Force reduced and some operations handed back to Federal Government of Somalia Forces.

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