The FADRC and UPDF joint forces in DR Congo intercepted a shipment of Ugandan army uniforms destined (IMAGE: Courtesy | theKR Media) According to a report by ChimpReports, two UPDF soldiers were injured The incident occurred at around 10:00 am and the soldiers were admitted in critical condition at the UPDF The injured UPDF soldiers were later transferred to Kisoro Regional Referral Hospital for better medical The UPDF is now investigating the identities of the attackers It is suspected that M23 rebels conducted

On Monday evening, 2 November 2026, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) announced his arrest in He commanded the UPDF's Second Division and later its land forces, held a presidential advisory role, How he reached the UPDF's senior leadership His rise is documented through successive appointments. In May 2025, the UPDF named Elwelu among seven generals preparing for retirement . The UPDF alleges involvement in subversive activities directed at Teso.

FARDC-UPDF operations in Mambasa reportedly freed over 140 ADF hostages as attacks and abductions hit Local officials said the hostages were recovered during FARDC-UPDF operations on the Mambasa-Lolwa axis Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO Ituri 140 Hostage Rescue Points to Next FARDC-UPDF Push Local officials said the hostages were recovered during FARDC-UPDF operations on the Mambasa-Lolwa axis

Uganda's succession debate is drawing fresh scrutiny of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the constitutional overlap between military authority and politics, particularly Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's position as UPDF As Chief of Defence Forces, he heads the UPDF, one of Uganda's most important state institutions. The UPDF describes itself as a non-partisan force that is subordinate to civilian authority. The UPDF describes itself as a non-partisan force that is subordinate to civilian authority.

UPDF confirms Oscar Munanura’s appointment and acting promotion. The UPDF announced the change on 27 October, naming Major General Richard Otto as the outgoing chief. Oscar Munanura is the UPDF officer appointed Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security on 27 October The rank wording is important: the UPDF calls him Acting Major General. The rank wording is important: the UPDF calls him Acting Major General.

resignation" in an early headline: a declaration of future intent does not itself change who commands the UPDF The army still lists Muhoozi as CDF The UPDF's official leadership directory lists Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba The army still lists Muhoozi as CDF The UPDF's official leadership directory lists Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba New Vision's account of the launch quoted Section 99 of the UPDF Act, which requires a serving officer The next confirmation to watch A formal UPDF or presidential announcement identifying a handover date

Uganda and the DRC continue to cooperate through Operation Shujaa, a joint UPDF-FARDC military operation launched in November 2021 against ADF elements in eastern Congo, according to the UPDF . Uganda and the DRC continue to cooperate through Operation Shujaa, a joint UPDF-FARDC military operation launched in November 2021 against ADF elements in eastern Congo, according to the UPDF .

Security Barometer, FARDC units on the ground continue to suspect the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF This reported proximity between the CRP and UPDF in areas like Savo has prompted calls for a high-level Security Barometer, FARDC units on the ground continue to suspect the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF ADVERTISEMENT This reported proximity between the CRP and UPDF in areas like Savo has prompted calls

Survivors call for urgent help as FARDC and UPDF launch search ops. Security Response The quick intervention of joint FARDC and UPDF forces from Mangurejipa helped limit Security Response The quick intervention of joint FARDC and UPDF forces from Mangurejipa helped limit

Politics Uganda Military Role Draws Scrutiny in Museveni Succession Debate New analysis focuses on the UPDF's

War in DR Congo Ituri 140 Hostage Rescue Points to Next FARDC-UPDF Push More than 140 ADF hostages were

ADF forced taxation in Ituri raises concern over civilian control, conflict financing and FARDC-UPDF Joint FARDC-UPDF operations have continued to target ADF positions. ADVERTISEMENT Joint FARDC-UPDF operations have continued to target ADF positions.