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…
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), H.E. Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving in Somalia for their dedication to the mission’s mandate. During his maiden visit to the…
The Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised joint forces for successfully recapturing Bariire town from Al-Shabaab terrorists in a decisive operation. Visiting the frontline on Saturday, 9 August, Lt Gen Kavuma commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under AUSSOM and…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), in a joint operation with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), successfully captured Bariire town today, Friday 8 August 2025. The military campaign, code-named Operation Silent Storm, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to weaken…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia have been reminded to strictly observe the law as they carry out their peacekeeping duties. Delivering a legal briefing to the contingent, UNGU-XI Legal Officer Captain Chris Tumusiime emphasised the need for soldiers to fully understand…
Thirteen officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have successfully completed a week-long Human Security Planning course facilitated by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team (UKMST) in Mogadishu. The training aimed to enhance the officers’ capacity to integrate human security principles into…