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 Deputy Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, Maj Gen David Isimbwa, has called on young officers to maintain discipline and focus as they continue honing their aviation skills. He emphasised that these qualities are crucial for the continued strength and professionalism of Uganda’s Air Force. Speaking at a handover and takeover ceremony at the Air Force Wing headquarters in Bardege, Gulu, Maj Gen Isimbwa presided over the official transfer of command from Col Franco Ogwang and his deputy, Lt Col Nathan Abaho, to Col D. Opolot and Maj Assy Byoruganda. “The future of Uganda’s Air Force lies in disciplined, well-trained young officers who are ready to take on the challenges of modern military aviation,” Maj Gen Isimbwa stated. He commended the outgoing commanders for their effective leadership and professionalism, noting their contributions to mentorship, technical training, and instilling discipline among personnel. He also praised the 4 Division Air Forc...

 

 

  17 civilians were summarily executed by AFC/M23 rebels on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at around 6:30 p.m. in Walungu territory, the FARDC reported. In a statement, the army stated that this summary execution took place in the town of Munzinzi, in the Ngweshe chiefdom. Several houses were also burned.

In a statement issued from Uvira on June 23, 2025, the Wazalendo Coordination of Eastern DRC firmly rejects the comments attributed to Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling their movement a "negative force." The Wazalendo reiterate that they are Congolese citizens voluntarily engaged in the defense of national sovereignty against armed threats, in accordance with the Constitution. They denounce any attempt to equate them with any form of insecurity and reiterate that their action stems from the violence suffered by the DRC for decades. Their coordination calls for respect for the right of peoples to defend themselves against aggression, while reaffirming their commitment to the leadership of the Congolese Head of State. The fight for Congolese sovereignty continues, they affirm, with determination and a sense of duty. 

  Former Kisangani MP Samuel Simene wa Simene, former Deputy Minister of Finance, former Deputy Director General of the Directorate General of Finance (DGDA), former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Foreign Trade Single Window, and currently an advisor to the Ministry of Finance, was arrested at his home overnight from Saturday to Sunday by heavily armed men.

  For several days, shockwaves have been sweeping through Rwanda and the Great Lakes region of Africa. Persistent rumors of the critical health, or even death, of President Paul Kagame are circulating widely on social media and some regional media outlets. This unprecedented situation has plunged the country into a climate of uncertainty, exacerbated by the total lack of official communication. How can this disturbing silence from the Rwandan authorities be explained? The starting point of this information crisis lies in the sudden disappearance of the head of state from the public sphere. His official Twitter account, usually active, no longer displays any recent posts. Rwandan public media, normally quick to report on his activities, have observed an unusual silence. This media vacuum has created fertile ground for the most extravagant speculation. Some unverified sources suggest an emergency hospitalization in Germany, while others claim that a successor has already been discree...