The funds are drawn from a larger allocation of USD 8.3 million (approximately UGX 31 billion) meant to support IGAD member states heavily affected by Mpox outbreaks.
Col. Lulua Disonoa, head of Mahagi Territory in DR Congo’s Ituri Province, praised Ugandan forces for their professionalism in handling the situation. He emphasized the importance of cross-border security cooperation and acknowledged concerns over Congolese soldiers fleeing the frontline with their weapons amid escalating conflict.
'"His Excellency Tshisekedi should speak directly to those who are in conflict with him, as this impacts all of us, Museveni said, adding, "There is no other forum better suited to address this issue than this summit," Museveni said.
In a joint communique issued after the summit held in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, the leaders said all forms of fighting needed to cease in eastern DRC to resolve the conflict peacefully.
The meeting comes at time when uganda is not only challenged with the refuge influx but also significant labor migration challenges, mainly through irregular mechanism like Ugandans seeking employment abroad, especially in the Middle East, where they are exposed to exploitation and forced labor.
"Due to the security situation in Kinshasa, the U.S. Embassy will not be conducting any visa interviews and will not be able to offer routine services for U.S. citizens," the notice says.
In rejecting the accusations against the RDF, Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "The RDF defends Rwanda's borders from threats and protects civilians, it does not attack Civilians."
The new statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Minister, The outcome of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Extraordinary Summit has rubbed Rwanda the wrong way.
According to the UN and WHO, the people were killed during fierce fighting between M23 rebels and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition from January 26-30, 2025.
Corneille Nangaa, one of the M23/AFC leaders, told the media that the captives were taken to Rumangabo for fresh training. Nangaa says that during the training, the captives will first be brainwashed and instilled with a fresh ideology, patriotism, before new deployment to different units.
In a statement released on Friday by Acting Major General Felix M Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Information, UPDF will adopt a “forward defensive posture” in its areas of operation until the crisis passes and normalization is restored.
The Rwandan leader said he personally foresaw what has finally befallen Eastern DRC. He went on to question the relevance of East Africa Community describing its processes as talking shop.
The 24th Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State, meeting to deliberate on the developments and the "deteriorating security situation was attended by seven leaders of the EAC, while DR Congo's Félix Antoine Tshisekedi chose to stay away.
While being paraded at the DR Congo side of Grande Barrière border Rubavu, the mercenaries were first paraded. Lt.Col. Willy Ngoma, M23 rebels military spokesperson picked one of the mercenaries and ordered him to sit down and put his arms on the head. He told him never to return to DR Congo.
Mulimba confirmed that on Sunday, January 26, rioters looted and set parts of the embassy on fire, an act he described as a blatant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961).
Kakule replaces Major General Peter Cirimwami Nkuba, who was shot dead by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels during a fierce gun fire exchange with Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo in Kasengezi - Sake, Nyiragongo territory.
After the capture of Goma International Airport on Tuesday, M23 rebels led the truck drivers who were stuck in the city up to the border, and they crossed. Some of the drivers included Tanzanian, Kenyan, and Burundian nationals.
"It was the Rwandan infiltrators who attacked the embassies of France and Uganda in particular. The Congolese demonstrated peacefully as usual. Congratulations to our police for their rapid reaction to the infiltrators," says Kamba.
The matter was raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, during Tuesday's plenary session on January 28, 2025. Ssenyonyi expressed deep concerns over the ongoing conflict between the M23 rebels and the Congolese army, backed by UN peacekeepers, emphasizing the need for the government to address the situation urgently.