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IS-Linked Fighters Kill 71 in DR Congo Attack

Fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed 71 people in an overnight attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, local and security sources said Tuesday.

Deadly Clashes Between Uganda, South Sudan Forces

Uganda's army, supporting South Sudan's ruling faction against its internal rivals, has clashed violently with local armed forces in the country.

More Than 40 Killed in Rebel Attack in Northeast DR Congo

More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said.

Somalia Al-Shabaab Clash Kills Seven Uganda Soldiers: Army

At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, as part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Uganda Takes Control of 2 DRC Towns: Army Spokesman

The Ugandan army said it had taken control of the Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Kasenyi and Tchomia to "prevent inter-ethnic fighting."

Uganda Army Kills 2 After Explosion Reported in Capital

Uganda's army said it killed two "armed terrorists" in Kampala after reports of a bomb explosion ahead of the country's annual Martyrs' Day.

Uganda Suspends Military Cooperation With Germany: Army

Uganda has "suspended" all military cooperation with Germany, its army said, claiming the German ambassador "engaged in subversive activities" in the east African country.

Ugandan Troops Breached S.Sudan Arms Embargo: Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the UN to enforce the arms embargo on S. Sudan, citing a violation due to the reported presence of Ugandan troops.

Uganda Army Chief in Talks With DR Congo Militia

Uganda's army chief met near Kampala with leaders of a militia from northeastern DR Congo following deadly clashes last month.

Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan

The Ugandan army denied using "chemical or barrel weapons" in South Sudan, days after the UN said a highly flammable liquid was used in aerial strikes in the country.

Uganda Army Chief Says Troops Deployed to South Sudan Capital

Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, after rising tensions that have threatened a fragile peace agreement.

Uganda Deploys Troops Against Anti-Govt Militias in East DR Congo

Uganda's army said it had deployed troops in the town of Bunia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local militias.

Fresh ADF Rebel Attacks Kill at Least 12 in DR Congo: Local Sources

Fresh raids by fighters with the Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels killed at least 12 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo Rebels Kill at Least 21 Over Christmas Week

Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels have killed at least 21 people over the week in conflict-riven eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

US Spy Plane Violates Uganda, DRC Air Spaces

An alleged US spy plane breached the airspaces of Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo last month, according to Ugandan media.

M23 Rebels Take DRCongo-Uganda Border Town

Rebels from the M23 movement captured a border town in eastern DR Congo without a fight on Sunday, local sources said.

Uganda Dismisses UN Report’s Claims It Backs M23 Rebels in DRC

Uganda dismissed claims in a UN report that it was backing M23 rebels active in the restive east of the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ugandan Air Force Helicopter Crash Kills Three

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri village in western Uganda, claiming the lives of three people.

IS-Linked ADF Militants Kill 10 in Uganda

Militants linked to Islamic State have burned at least 10 civilians to death in an attack on a southwestern town in Uganda, police said.

Uganda Says Killed Militants Behind Deadly Attack on Tourists

Uganda said it had killed a number of militiamen allied to the Islamic State group who it blames for the murder of a honeymooning couple.

Two Ugandan Soldiers Among Dead in DR Congo Attack

Rebels backed by Islamic State have killed two Ugandan soldiers in an attack that also left two civilians dead in DR Congo.

25 Students Killed in Militant Attack on School in Western Uganda

Militants linked to the Islamic State group have killed 25 students in western Uganda in the country's worst such attack in years.

Uganda Says 54 Peacekeepers Killed in Somalia Attack

Some 54 Ugandan peacekeepers died when militants besieged an African Union base in Somalia last week, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said.

Uganda’s ‘First Son’ Vows to Send Troops to Defend Moscow

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's mercurial son declared that his country would send troops to defend Moscow if it came under threat.