The Commander of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) Land Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has praised joint forces comprising the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), SNAF, and international partners for their successful operations that liberated Awdheegle from Al-Shabaab militants. During a field visit to the recently recaptured town on Saturday, 11 October 2025,…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in coordination with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), have successfully recaptured Awdheegle town in Lower Shabelle region. The operation concluded today, Sunday, 5 October 2025. The military campaign, the third phase of Operation Silent Storm, marks…
Troops of Battle Group Forty Five (BGXLV) have been urged to maintain discipline and professionalism as they prepare for their upcoming peacekeeping mission in Somalia. Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye, acting Commander 1 Infantry Division, made the remarks during the closing of the two-week pre-mission ideology course at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC)…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), have launched the third phase of Operation Silent Storm to retake Awdheegle town from Al-Shabaab terrorists. Awdheegle, located 80 kilometres southwest of Mogadishu in the Lower Shabelle region, is…
The United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) contingent, in Somalia, underwent a comprehensive one-day training program focused on psychological resilience, family mindset and medical preparedness. In his address, the UNGU-XI commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye urged officers and troops to absorb the training, emphasising that “knowledge is key and power.” He stated that the…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander in the Lower Shabelle region. The militant leader, Osman Hussein Bune Amiir, who was widely regarded as the general commander of Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle, was killed in an ambush by UPDF troops…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) contingent commander, Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has praised his troops for their dedication and professionalism as they enter the third quarter of their mission deployment. Addressing officers and militants, he commended their discipline and hard work but cautioned against complacency. He…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) have been cautioned against complacency as they enter the second half of their tour of duty in Somalia. The warning came from UNGU-XI Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a meeting with officers and men at the unit’s headquarters.…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. Speaking during his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction with the soldiers’ vigilance and…
The United States Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Richard Riley, has hailed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their bravery, professionalism, and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism. Ambassador Riley made the remarks during a visit to the UPDF Sector One…