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The Sun
03-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Uganda army kills 2 after explosion reported in capital
KAMPALA: Uganda's army said it killed two 'armed terrorists' in the capital Kampala on Tuesday after reports of a bomb explosion ahead of the country's annual Martyr's Day celebrations. The authorities did not immediately confirm reports by NBS Television and other local media of an explosion near the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine. But army spokesman Chris Magezi posted on X that a 'counter-terrorism unit this morning intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale city suburb'. He said security services were on 'heightened alert to ensure the Martyrs Day celebrations proceed without disruption'. Uganda marks Martyrs Day each June 3 to remember the killing of 45 Christian converts in the 1880s on the orders of Mwanga II, king of Buganda, which later became part of Uganda. The event draws huge numbers of pilgrims from across east Africa and beyond. Uganda, ruled by President Yoweri Museveni for almost 40 years, has faced persistent threats and attacks over the years from an array of actors, including some linked to the Islamic State group.
Middle East
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi praises Armed Forces' efforts on 10th of Ramadan anniversary
CAIRO, March 14 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Armed Forces in protecting the nation and safeguarding its sanctities. This came during Sisi's meeting with commanders of the Armed Forces, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel Mageed Saqr and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa. Sisi greeted the Armed Forces on the anniversary of the 10th of Ramadan Victory, which coincides with Egypt and the Armed Forces' celebration of Martyr's Day and Veterans' Day. He paid tribute to the martyrs who paved the way to the national progress across all fields. The meeting also tackled several significant international and regional files and reviewed the Armed Forces' efforts in supporting Egypt's national security on all strategic fronts. Sisi performed Friday prayers at Mosheer Tantawy Mosque. The prayer was attended by Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, General Abdel Mageed Saqr, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, along with several ministers, governors, commanders of the main military branches, as well as officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the Armed Forces. (MENA) M S H/M O H
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi praises Armed Forces for safeguarding national security - Defence
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi expressed Friday his appreciation for the Armed Forces' efforts to protect the nation, preserve its sanctities, and reinforce its national security across all strategic fronts. El-Sisi made these remarks during a meeting with Minister of Defence and Military Production Abdel Mageed Saqr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa, and senior military commanders. During the meeting, the president greeted the Armed Forces on the anniversary of the 10th of Ramadan victories, which coincides with Egypt's celebration of Martyrs' and Veterans' Day, saluting the nation's martyrs. According to the Egyptian presidency, those heroic martyrs, with pride and honour, paved the way for the unending journey of sacrifice, bringing the dream of national progress and development to life across all the state's sectors. Earlier, President El-Sisi performed Friday prayers at El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque in New Cairo in the presence of Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and senior officials. According to the Egyptian presidency, the Friday sermon, titled "The Month of Victories and Martyr's Day," addressed the status of those martyrs who sacrificed their lives to preserve the nation's security and protect its sanctities. Egypt marks Martyr's Day in remembrance of Lieutenant General Abdel-Moneim Riyad, an Egyptian army chief of staff and veteran commander, who was killed in an Israeli mortar attack in Sinai on 9 March 1969 during the War of Attrition. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
A Powerful Moment: Hesham El-Gakh Recites A Poem Honoring the Martyrs in Front of President Sisi
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the 41st Cultural Seminar organized by the Armed Forces in celebration of Martyr's Day and Veteran's Day, under the theme 'A Noble People.' The event took place at the International Conference Center in New Cairo, bringing together senior state officials, military and police leaders, and the families of Armed Forces and Police martyrs.
Middle East
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi attends 41st cultural seminar of Armed Forces on Martyr's Day
CAIRO, March 11 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended on Tuesday the 41st cultural seminar held by the Armed Forces on the Day of Martyr and Veteran Warrior. Armed Forces and police commanders, top state officials and families of police and Armed Forces martyrs attended the event at Al Manara International Conferences Center. Documentary films were screened during the seminar. President Sisi honored a number of families of martyrs and those injured in military operations. Egypt marks the Martyr's Day on March 9 in commemoration of the martyrdom of the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Abdel Moneim Riad, during the 1969 war of attrition with Israel. (MORE) M N E/M O H
