Ugandan and Congolese military forces successfully rescued approximately 200 hostages from the ISIL-backed Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The joint operation targeted the militant group's strongholds in the region.

Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Turkey, demanding $1 billion and a wife. He accused Turkey of profiting from infrastructure and port deals in Somalia while Ugandan troops fight militants.