UPDF: Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity - The Resilience of a Great Army
File photo of UPDF soldiers paying repesct to one of their fallen comrade Introduction: The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has long been recognized as one of the most formidable and accomplished armies in Africa. Recent events, including the attack by Al-Shabaab militants, have put UPDF to the test.
Ugandan soldiers panicked during Al Shabaab attack - Museveni
In a recent development, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda confirmed casualties resulting from an attack by Somalia's Islamist group al Shabaab on a military base manned by Ugandan peacekeepers. The assault took place on Friday and marked the first official acknowledgment of losses among Ugandan troops serving in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
Just In: Museveni Reveals What the Ugandan Soldiers Did During Al-Shabaab's Attack
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has stated that Ugandan soldiers exhibited signs of panic during a recent attack by the militant group Al-Shabaab. His comments came in response to the deadly assault on a Ugandan military base in Somalia by the terrorist organization. The attack, which occurred on an African Union base in Janale, resulted in the deaths of several Ugandan soldiers.
High Ranking Al-Shabaab's Officer Surrenders to The Military After Serving For 16 Years(Photos)
According to the reliable reports that we have with us from the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), Abdirahman Macalin Ahmed who is the former high ranking officer in the Al-Shabaab's terror group has surrendered to the military. From the source, Macalin served in different positions for 16 years in Al-Shabaab.
JUST IN: Al-Shabaab Suffers Huge Blow Few Hours After They Stormed UPDF Camp & Tried to Wreak Havoc
Somalia-based terror group, al-Shabaab, has this evening suffered a massive blow after the military gunned down more than 30 militants. It has been confirmed that the Somali National Army and its international partners carried out a joint operation in at least four areas within the Kuntuwaray district, Lower Shabelle region, and managed to put more than 30 militants out of action.
UPDF Breaks Silence After Al-Shabaab Claimed Having Killed 137 Soldiers Today Morning
Militants walking in Bulo Marer Town after the attack on Friday Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has broken the silence over a suspected deadly morning attack on one of their bases in Bulo Marer town in Somalia which happened on Friday, May 27. Nation reports that UPDF spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye told Nation Africa they are looking into an attack on one of the African Union military bases manned by UPDF
Al-Shabab Attack Scared UPDF Troops-Museveni Explains
President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has affirmed that the UPDF soldiers panicked and that's why they were overrun by Al-Shabaab Militants. He is clear that immediately Al-Shabaab started shooting, some soldiers panicked and they could not even hold a gun to defend themselves. Here is a link: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/africa/2023-05-28-al-shabab-attack-panicked-uganda-troops-says-museveni/
JUST IN: Spy Agents Intercept Lorry Full of Deadly Military Items Imported by Al-Shabaab -PHOTOS
Spy agents and the military on Thursday evening, May 25, intercepted a lorry full of deadly weapons including Rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), hand grenades, tens of thousands of bullets and other lethal explosive devices. According to the state media, Somali National News Agency (SONNA), security agents carried out a planned operation in the city of Mogadishu, particularly in Bakaro market and intercepted a lorry that was transporting weapons meant for al-Shaabaab.
JUST IN: Somalia Govt Breaks Silence After Al-Shabaab Attacked UPDF Soldiers
The Federal Government of Somalia has today, May 27, broken the silence after al-Shabaab attacked Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers. Al-Shabaab militants on Friday, May 26, carried out a deadly attack on a forward operating base (FOB) manned by UPDF in the Buulo-Mareer area of the Lower Shabelle Region and reportedly killed several soldiers.
How Police Tracked Fresh Footprints And Found 10 Al-Shabaab Militants Who Welcomed Them With Bullets
The fight against terrorism is an ongoing battle. The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) along with police officers continue to remain active in countering the threat posed by extremist groups. On Monday, May 22, police successfully tracked down Al-Shabaab militants and recovered warfare equipment after a fierce exchange of gunfire with suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Diiso, Garissa County.
Mutahi Ngunyi Alleges Kikuyu's out of power are a threat to national security
Mutahi Ngunyi who is among famous people on social media in Kenya and one of Azimio LA umoja allies today tweeted on his twitter page that Dear Ruto: Kikuyus out of power are a threat to national security. Arrest this MUNGIKI uprising. My mother sung those Mau Mau songs to me as a boy.
Al-Shabaab Leader Who Planned El Adde Attack That Killed Several KDF Soldiers Is Now Unconscious
One of the al-Shabaab leaders who planned the deadly attack against an African Union military base manned by Kenyan forces in El Adde has reportedly collapsed and is currently unconscious. The veteran al-Shabaab commander Osman Mohamed Abdi, also known as Moallim Osman, has today, May 25, collapsed and is reportedly unconscious.
JUST IN: US Govt Unmasks More Than 20 Most Wanted Al-Shabaab Financiers & Leaders, Here is The List
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has released a list of more than 20 targeted individuals and entities connected with the terrorist group al-Shabaab. In the list, the U.S. government listed at least 15 financial facilitators and operatives, at least four al-Shaabab charcoal smugglers and at least seven of their associated companies.
USA Sends Message To East African Countries Concerning Al-Shabaab
(Photo courtesy of DW; Al-Shabaab militants at their basement in Somalia) By Fredrick Ameka. State Department of America has designated five Al-Shabaab leaders as Specially Designated Global terrorists. According to the secretary of the said department Antony Blinken, the United States of America made the move on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
How Elite Police Tracked Al-Shabaab Suspects Before Engaging Them In Fierce Gun Fight in Garissa
The police on Monday had a fight with daring Al-shabaab suspects in Diiso, Garissa County. Reports indicate that the police were engaged in a fierce gun battle with the militants which led to recovery of war items. Further reports say that Special Operations Group (SOG) police were on patrol before finding fresh foot prints a Billow dam.
Kenya Defence Force Soldiers Kill 10 Suspected Al-Shabab Militants & Recover These Powerful Guns
Security officials in Kenya say they have killed 10 suspected al-Shabab militants in Kenya's northeast, just a week after militants there killed four engineers near a regional development project. There was a heavy exchange of fire between heavily armed al-Shabaab terrorists and multi-agency officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service (NPS) on Monday, May 22.
Display Of Power As Police Defeat Al-Shabaab Militants And Recovered Weapons After A Heavy Fight
On Tuesday, 23 May, 2023, the Kenyan police successfully recovered a cache of warfare equipment following a shootout with suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Diiso, Garissa County. The operation resulted in the recovery of various weapons and ammunition that the Al-Shabaab militants had intended to use for their inhumane acts.
JUST IN: Military Commandos Gun Down Several Al-Shabaab Terrorists Before Parading Their Dead Bodies
News reaching our information desk this evening is that Somalia-based terror group al-Shabaab suffered a massive blow on Tuesday, May 23, after military commandos killed several militants in a planned offensive operation. Sources from Somalia have revealed that the newly deployed Somalia National Army (SNA) soldiers carried out a planned offensive operation in remote areas under Run-Nirgod town in the Middle Shabelle region, where the enemy suffered a massive blow.
Al-Shabaab Suffers A Huge Blow As 23 Terrorists Including Two Gang Leaders Are Taken Out Of Action
A past military training sessionThe Somalia-based terror group, Al-Shabaab, has once again suffered a huge blow after the military commandos gunned down more than 20 militants. According to media reports, at least 23 militants of the al-Shabaab terror group were taken out of action in the last 24 hours.
Kenyan Military Intercept Al Shabaab Militants With 2RPGS, 6 AK47s, 7 Warheads and 1PKM Machine Gun
Al Shabaab militants were stopped by security troops equipped to the teeth with military-grade weapons, causing widespread panic. The National Police Service claims that in Garissa County near Diiso, Biamthow SOG officers on patrol discovered fresh footprints at Billow Dam, followed them for about 2.7 kilometers, and stumbled upon a makeshift camp with about 10 suspected Al Shabaab terrorists, as well as warfare military grade equipment.