The District Commissioner of Barawe, Mr Umar Abdullahi Mohamed, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for fostering strong relations with the local community. Mr Abdullahi made the remarks during a meeting with the Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45 has conducted a leadership training session for commanders and key staff at its headquarters in Embresso, Barawe, aimed at strengthening command capacity and enhancing operational effectiveness under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The training brought together Forward Operating Base (FOB) commanders,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s strategic commitment to peace and regional stability in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing that the intervention in Somalia remains grounded in Pan-African solidarity, principle, and long-term security strategy rather than mere geographical proximity. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a three-day summit that brought together Heads of State…
Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has rallied African Union Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to pursue a comprehensive approach to restoring peace in Somalia, stressing that military action alone cannot deliver lasting stability, emphasising the need for political dialogue, reconciliation between…
Ministers of Defence from African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Troop-Contributing Countries have commended the technical report prepared by the Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs), laying the strategic groundwork for the mission as it faces critical support threats ahead of January 2027. The three-day summit brings together diplomats, military, and defence leaders…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on regional military leaders to demonstrate unity, creativity, and steadfast resolve to safeguard the future of peacekeeping operations in Somalia as the mission transitions toward sustainable, African-led logistical frameworks. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary Meeting of Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) from…
The Sector One Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the mission for maintaining high standards of discipline and professionalism while conducting operations in Somalia. Brig Gen Kayanja made the remarks during a two-day tour of…
Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), alongside the Somali National Army (SNA), have conducted a joint security patrol in the Barawe Sub-Sector as part of efforts to enhance peace and stability in the coastal town and surrounding areas. The joint operation,…
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has urged the youth of Barawe District to capitalise on the prevailing peace and stability by engaging in productive activities that improve their livelihoods and contribute to the…
Officers and troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been urged to uphold conscious discipline as the cornerstone of professionalism, mission success, and career development. The call was made by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Sector One Commander, while addressing personnel…