The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) closed an induction training course for Court Martial Chairpersons, Prosecutors and Members at the Legal Training Centre, Gaddafi Barracks, in Jinja District. The course, which commenced on 2 February 2026, brought together 89 officers from the UPDF legal fraternity and aimed to strengthen their capacity in the administration of…
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) in Somalia, H.E. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their outstanding community engagement and people-centred peacekeeping as they marked the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary across different sectors in Somalia. Speaking in Mogadishu during activities held by…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan, under Operation Mulinzi wa Kimya, marked the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary with a series of civil–military activities. The celebrations were officiated by the Special Forces Command (SFC) Component Commander in South Sudan, Col JM Kabila, on behalf of the Joint Task Force Commander Brig Gen Anthony…
The District Commissioner of Kilometre 50 in Somalia, Mr. Moxamad Muxamuud, paid a courtesy visit to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Battle Group 43 Headquarters at Ceeljaale Forward Operating Base in Lower Shabelle, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security collaboration in the region. Mr. Muxamuud was received by…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have offered free medical services to Somali civilians as part of activities commemorating the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary. The outreach was conducted through a free medical camp aimed at improving access to healthcare while strengthening civil-military cooperation…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division has recovered more than 30 herds of cattle following a coordinated security operation in parts of East Acholi aimed at curbing cattle rustling. The operation was carried out under the wider security campaign codenamed Dumisha Usalama and took place between Monday, 2 February, and Wednesday, 4…
The Somali South West State Government Minister for Aviation and Transport, Hassan Abdinur Adan, has commended troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their role in promoting peace and stability in the region. The Minister made the remarks during a courtesy…
Chairpersons of the Court Martial and military prosecutors have been urged to uphold fairness, impartiality and justice in the administration of military law in order to strengthen discipline and professionalism within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The call was made by the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, Brigadier General Wycliff Keita, while officiating at…
Delegates, liaison officers, and experts from all six member states of the East African Community have concluded a three-day Defence Experts Working Group workshop aimed at developing Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) guidelines, marking a key step toward strengthening regional coordination in peace support, humanitarian, and disaster response operations. The workshop, hosted by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division conducted a 30-kilometre route march across parts of the Lango and East Acholi sub-regions as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness. The exercise was designed to evaluate troops’ physical fitness, stamina, teamwork, and overall preparedness for current and future military tasks. Personnel drawn from…