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…
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 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 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…