Troops from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in coordination with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), on Monday, 4 August, neutralised a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Bariire town, Southwest of Mogadishu. The incident occurred during the ongoing second-phase operation codenamed…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) commenced the national recruitment exercise across the country, with successful activities reported in Adjumani and Kaabong districts. In Adjumani District, 36 candidates passed the physical recruitment exercise conducted at Paridi Stadium. Out of the 61 shortlisted applicants, 51 turned up for the screening, while 10 failed to report. Colonel…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has commissioned a newly installed internet network tower at the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Company headquarters in Mogadishu. The state-of-the-art mast, constructed by UNGU XI network engineers from the Joint Staff Communication,…