Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga, Sector One Commander under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has wrapped up a three-day operational tour of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Forward Operating Bases in the Barawe and Beldamin sectors. The visit, targeting troops under Battle Group XLI, focused on evaluating their readiness, morale, and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed Battle Group XLIV (44) to serve under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The flag-off ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, was presided over by Maj Gen Stephen Mugerwa, Commander of the 1st Infantry…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Somalia National Army (SNA), Major General Yusuf Rageh Odowaa, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism during a visit to the Ugandan Contingent headquarters under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia on…
Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala today for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability in Somalia. This summit was…
A team of medical professionals from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under Operation ‘Mlinzi wa Kimya’ in South Sudan, conducted a medical outreach in Juba, providing essential healthcare services to members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and local civilians. The team, led by Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, a senior…
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development Initiative (TDI) with support from…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1 Hospital in Mogadishu. …
The Commander Land Force (CLF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, concluded a three-day working visit to Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) today. The visit was aimed at assessing the welfare, operational…
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought together key officials from…
Ugandan female peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have been encouraged to demonstrate resilience, discipline, and cooperation in their mission. Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commanding Officer of UNGU, stressed the importance of gender equality and teamwork during a meeting at the unit’s Mogadishu headquarters. He called on female soldiers…