African Union Envoy Commends UPDF Community Engagement As Tarehe Sita Celebrations Are Marked Across Somalia

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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…

AUSSOM, Somali Authorities Pledge To Strengthen Joint Security Efforts In Lower Shabelle

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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…

UPDF Provides Free Medical Services to Somali Civilians to Mark 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

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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…

UPDF Troops Praised For Discipline And Operational Readiness In Somalia

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The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has commended Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their discipline, resilience, and professionalism during operations in the Barawe sub-sector. Col Musenene made the remarks during an inspection tour of Forward Operating Bases (FOBs)…

UPDF Battle Group 45 Reaffirms Commitment To Joint Operations With Somali Forces

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group 45, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Somali security forces to strengthen joint operations against Al-Shabaab and enhance civilian protection. This commitment was underscored during a meeting between the Battle Group 45 Commander,…

UPDF Troops in Somalia Urged to Stay Vigilant

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has been urged to maintain high levels of security awareness amid an unpredictable operational environment. Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the UPDF Contingent Commander, addressed officers and soldiers in AUSSOM Sector One, emphasising the importance of constant…

UPDF Contingent In Somalia Changes Command As Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja Succeeds Brig Gen Joseph Ssemwanga

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) witnessed a change in its command that saw Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja assumed leadership as Contingent Commander from Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga Musoke, who completed his tour of duty. The handover and takeover ceremony was presided…