The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, has commended the joint troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Somalia National Army (SNA) for their resilience and professionalism following the successful capture of the towns of Mubarak and Darussalam during ongoing operations against Al-Shabaab.…
A total of 43 Ugandan students have safely returned home following their evacuation from Iran after renewed tensions and conflict erupted in the Middle Eastern country. The students arrived in Uganda after a coordinated evacuation effort led by the Government of Uganda, with support from diplomatic and security agencies. They were received upon arrival by…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Directorate of Women Affairs, has conducted a free medical outreach camp in Kikete, Kamwokya, as part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day celebrations scheduled for March 8, 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The one-day medical camp was held at KCCA Primary School Kamwokya, where residents received…