African Union Forces Meet In Kampala To Strengthen Somalia Stabilisation Mission

Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala today for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability in Somalia. This summit was…

UPDF Medics Sharpen Battlefield Skills With Specialised Training In Somalia

Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development Initiative (TDI) with support from…

UPDF Deputy Chief Hails 4 Infantry Division’s Discipline Ahead Of CDF Drill Competition

Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the 4 Infantry Division for their outstanding drill performance in preparation for the forthcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. During his visit to the division headquarters in Gulu, Gen Okiding expressed his satisfaction with the…

Mountain Division Passes Out AAC Trainees, Stresses Need For Continuous Training

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has passed out 58 Anti-Aircraft (AAC) personnel following a two-month refresher training course aimed at enhancing professionalism and combat readiness. Presiding over the ceremony at Mountain Division Headquarters in Fort Portal, the Deputy Division Commander, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, commended the trainees for their outstanding performance during…

Vice President Alupo Urges Communities To Harness Peace, Infrastructure For Socio-Economic Transformation

The Vice President of Uganda, H.E Maj (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo has called on Ugandans to take full advantage of the prevailing peace, infrastructure, and government development programmes to transform their livelihoods and foster socio-economic growth. During the belated International Women’s Day celebrations on April 15 at Toroma Primary School in Katakwi District, Vice…

MODVA Partners With Makerere University To Develop Climate And Environmental Security Strategy

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) is taking significant steps toward addressing climate change and environmental security with the development of a Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy (CCESS), according to the Permanent Secretary of MODVA, Mrs Rosette Byengoma. The update was shared during a consultative workshop between MODVA and Makerere University, held…