The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday evening hosted an Iftar dinner for the Muslim community in Mogadishu. The event brought together Ugandan military officers, diplomats, partners, and members of the Somali community in a gesture aimed at promoting unity, mutual…
The Commander of Battle Group 45 of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has called on local leaders in Barawe-Embreso to be active participants in promoting peace during the holy month of Ramadan. Col Musenene made the call during an engagement…
Female troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been commended for their outstanding contribution to peace and security as they marked International Women’s Day in Mogadishu. The celebrations held under the theme, “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls,” attracted female troops from the Uganda Peoples’…
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.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the Somalia National Army (SNA), have captured the strategic town of Darusalam in the Lower Shabelle region from the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. The operation comes after the liberation of Mubarak Town and is part of…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), alongside the Somalia National Army (SNA), have captured Mubarak town in a joint operation targeting an Al-Shabaab stronghold. The offensive, code-named “Rolling Thunder,” was launched on February 28, 2026, under the command of Sector One Commander Brigadier…
Nineteen soldiers of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have completed a six-week Aviation Security (AVSEC) course in Mogadishu. Presiding over the closure of the training, the AUSSOM Sector On Administration Officer Colonel Hamza Kasaija, the AUSSOM Sector One Contingent Administrative Officer who…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force contingent serving under the United Nations Guard Unit in Somalia has marked a change of command, with Lt Col Peter Barigye handing over leadership of UNGU XI to Lt Col Nathan Akankunda, the incoming commander of UNGU XII. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) have been awarded medals in recognition of their service in securing United Nations premises and supporting peace and stability in Somalia. The medals were presented by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Somalia, James Swan, during a ceremony…
Forty-five soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA) from the 62 Battalion under the 06 Brigade have completed a one-month Organic Support Weapons training course conducted by the Uganda People’s Defence Force Battle Group 43 serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia at the Shalamboti Forward Operating Base. Speaking on behalf…