Army

08 Jul

Somalia: Two Killed in ATMIS Convoy Attacked

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A joint logistics convoy involving personnel from ATMIS (African Union Mission in Somalia), UPDF (Uganda People's Defence Force), and SNAF (Somali National Armed Forces) fell victim to a Command Wire Improvised Explosive Device (CWIED) yesterday along the Mogadishu-Buffow-Barawe route. The attack claimed the lives of two individuals and causing injuries to personnel from both ATMIS and SNAF. All casualties have since been evacuated to medical facilities for treatment, with efforts underway to provide necessary care and support. In response to the incident, condolences have been extended to the families of the deceased, while prayers are offered for the swift recovery…

26 Jun

Kenya’s Parliament Approves Deployment Army to Contain Widespread Protests

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Kenya’s National Assembly has approved the deployment of the army following the failure of police forces to contain the escalating #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country. While parliamentary proceedings are traditionally televised and streamed on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation's TV, this was not. Earlier today, it was reported that Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah was set to move the motion for military deployment. Analysts suggest that the parliamentary approval was primarily a formality to legitimize the directive issued by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale the previous day. In a Kenya Gazette notice, Duale stated, “Under Article 241…